Data Storage Converter
Convert between bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, terabytes and petabytes, binary (1024) standard.
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About Data Storage conversion
Data storage comes up for phone storage, downloads and backups. Fiction Units uses the binary standard most operating systems show: 1 kilobyte is 1,024 bytes, 1 megabyte is 1,024 kilobytes, and so on through gigabytes, terabytes and petabytes.
Note: drive manufacturers often label with decimal gigabytes (1 GB = 1,000 MB), which is why a '1 TB' drive shows as about 931 GB on your computer, this converter shows the binary values your OS reports.
Units supported: Bits, bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, terabytes, petabytes (1024-based).
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Frequently asked questions
What units can I convert with the Data Storage converter?
Bits, bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, terabytes, petabytes (1024-based).
How accurate is this data storage converter?
This converter uses standard international definitions for every data storage unit, so results are precise to several decimal places, accurate enough for cooking, travel, homework, or any everyday use.
Can I convert in both directions?
Yes, enter a value in either field and the other updates instantly. You can also tap the swap button to flip the two units, or use the copy-link button to share this exact conversion.