Byte Converter

Convert between different storage units with interactive controls and comparison tables

Storage
Calculator
Converter
0.0011024

Conversion Results

UnitSymbolTypeValue
Bitbit
binary
8,000,000
ByteB
binary
1,000,000
KibibyteKiB
binary
976.5625
MebibyteMiB
binary
9.537e-1
GibibyteGiB
binary
9.313e-4
TebibyteTiB
binary
9.095e-7
PebibytePiB
binary
8.882e-10
KilobyteKB
decimal
1,000
MegabyteMB
decimal
1
GigabyteGB
decimal
1.000e-3
TerabyteTB
decimal
1.000e-6
PetabytePB
decimal
1.000e-9

Common File Sizes Reference

Text Message (SMS)
160 B
Email (text only)
2 KB
Web Page (average)
2 MB
MP3 Song (3 min)
3 MB
High-res Photo
5 MB
HD Movie (2 hours)
4 GB
4K Movie (2 hours)
25 GB
Operating System
20 GB
SSD Drive (consumer)
1 TB
HDD Drive (consumer)
4 TB
Enterprise Storage
100 TB
Data Center Storage
10 PB

About This Tool

This byte converter helps you convert between different storage units including bits, bytes, and various multiples using both binary (base 1024) and decimal (base 1000) systems.

Binary units (KiB, MiB, GiB, TiB, PiB) are based on powers of 1024 and are more accurate for computer memory and storage calculations.

Decimal units (KB, MB, GB, TB, PB) are based on powers of 1000 and are commonly used by storage device manufacturers and in networking.

Use the interactive slider to set your input value (up to 1024) and select the appropriate unit. The conversion table will show equivalent values in all supported units.

All calculations are performed locally in your browser - no data is sent to servers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between binary and decimal units?
Binary units (KiB, MiB, GiB) use base 1024, while decimal units (KB, MB, GB) use base 1000. Binary units are more accurate for computer storage, while decimal units are often used by storage manufacturers.
Why do storage devices show less space than advertised?
Storage manufacturers use decimal units (1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes), but operating systems use binary units (1 GiB = 1,073,741,824 bytes). This difference makes drives appear smaller than advertised.
How many bits are in a byte?
There are 8 bits in 1 byte. This is a fundamental unit in computing where each bit represents a binary digit (0 or 1).
Is my data processed securely?
All calculations happen in your browser. No data is sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.