Data Storage Converter
Convert digital storage between decimal units (KB, MB, GB) and binary units (KiB, MiB, GiB).
Data Storage Converter
Convert digital storage between decimal units (KB, MB, GB) and binary units (KiB, MiB, GiB).
How to use the Data Storage Converter
- Enter the value.
- Select source and target units.
- Click Calculate.
Formula
Decimal: KB = 1000 B, MB = 1000 KB, etc.
Binary: KiB = 1024 B, MiB = 1024 KiB, etc.
Example
1 GB to GiB: 1,000,000,000 / 1,073,741,824 = 0.931 GiB.
Step-by-step calculation
- Convert to bytes: 1 GB = 1,000,000,000 B.
- Convert to GiB: 1,000,000,000 / 1,073,741,824 ≈ 0.931 GiB.
Real-world uses
- Hard drive capacity comparison.
- File transfer time estimation.
- RAM and storage specification comparison.
Common mistakes
- Confusing KB (1000) with KiB (1024).
- Expecting a 1 GB drive to show 1 GiB of usable space.
- Not understanding why operating systems show smaller capacities.
Frequently asked questions
Why do hard drives show less space?
Manufacturers use decimal (1 GB = 1000 MB). Operating systems use binary (1 GiB = 1024 MiB).
Which should I use?
For disk marketing: decimal. For RAM and OS reporting: binary. This converter handles both.
What units are supported?
bits, bytes, KB, MB, GB, TB, PB, KiB, MiB, GiB, TiB.