💾Bytes Converter

Convert between bytes, KB, MB, GB, TB, and PB.

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Common Conversions (MB to other units)

MB	KB	GB
1	1024	0.0009766
10	10240	0.009766
100	102400	0.09766
500	512000	0.4883
1000	1024000	0.9766
5000	5120000	4.883

About Bytes Converter

Convert digital storage units between bytes, kilobytes (KB), megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB), terabytes (TB), and petabytes (PB). Supports both binary (1024-based) and decimal (1000-based) conversions. Essential for understanding file sizes, storage capacity, and data transfer rates.

How to Use Bytes Converter

1
Enter a value
Type a number in any digital storage unit field (bytes, KB, MB, GB, TB, or PB).
2
View all conversions
All other unit fields update instantly with the equivalent values.
3
Choose binary or decimal
Toggle between binary (1024-based) and decimal (1000-based) conversion modes.

Common Use Cases

Estimating how many photos or videos fit on a storage device
Calculating bandwidth and data transfer requirements
Understanding cloud storage plan sizes and limits
Converting file sizes for upload limits on websites and email

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between binary and decimal bytes?

Binary uses 1024 as the multiplier (1 KB = 1024 bytes), while decimal uses 1000 (1 KB = 1000 bytes). Storage manufacturers typically use decimal, while operating systems often use binary.

How many megabytes are in a gigabyte?

In binary, 1 GB = 1024 MB. In decimal, 1 GB = 1000 MB.

Why does my hard drive show less space than advertised?

Manufacturers advertise using decimal units (1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes) while your OS may display binary units (1 GiB = 1,073,741,824 bytes), making the reported capacity appear smaller.