Use the Data Storage Converter in three steps
Choose a standard
Use decimal units or binary units depending on the source.
Enter the size
Select the current unit and type its value.
Choose the output unit
See the converted result with useful precision.
MB and MiB are not identical
A decimal megabyte is 1,000,000 bytes. A binary mebibyte is 1,048,576 bytes. Clear labels prevent common capacity misunderstandings.
Bits and bytes differ by eight
A lowercase b commonly means bit and uppercase B means byte. Network speeds are often quoted in bits, while file sizes are usually shown in bytes.
Data Storage Converter FAQ
How many bytes are in one MB?＋
In decimal mode, one MB is 1,000,000 bytes.
How many bytes are in one MiB?＋
One MiB is 1,048,576 bytes.
What is the difference between a bit and a byte?＋
Eight bits make one byte.
Why does a drive show less space in some systems?＋
Manufacturers often use decimal units while some software reports binary quantities with different labels.
Should I use GB or GiB?＋
Use the unit printed by your source. GB is decimal and GiB is binary.
Does this convert transfer speed?＋
It converts quantities. A time unit such as per second would remain attached to both sides of the same conversion.