Digital storage Converter
The byte (B) is the base digital storage unit here, so every one of the 7 units below, including bits and kilobytes, converts through it. Enter a value, pick your units, and the result updates instantly, all in your browser.
All digital storage units
| Unit | Symbol | 1 unit in bytes |
|---|---|---|
| Bit | bit | 0.125 |
| Byte | B | 1 |
| Kilobyte | KB | 1000 |
| Megabyte | MB | 1000000 |
| Gigabyte | GB | 1000000000 |
| Terabyte | TB | 1000000000000 |
| Petabyte | PB | 1.000000e+15 |
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Digital storage converters translate between bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes and terabytes. UnitGlide uses decimal (SI) units where 1 kilobyte equals 1000 bytes, matching how drive and bandwidth sizes are usually marketed. The bit is included as one eighth of a byte.
Frequently asked questions
How many megabytes are in a gigabyte?
UnitGlide uses decimal units, so one gigabyte equals 1,000 megabytes and one megabyte equals 1,000 kilobytes. This matches how storage and bandwidth are usually advertised.
Why does my drive show less space than the label?
Manufacturers use decimal gigabytes (1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes) while some operating systems count in binary gibibytes (1 GiB = 1,073,741,824 bytes). The same drive therefore looks smaller in the OS.
How many bits are in a byte?
One byte is 8 bits. That is why network speeds quoted in megabits per second are one eighth of the same figure in megabytes per second.