Digital Storage Converter
Convert between gigabytes, megabytes, and other digital storage units instantly
Common Digital Storage Conversions
About Digital Storage Conversions
Digital storage conversion allows you to convert between different units of data storage such as bytes (B), kilobytes (KB), megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB), terabytes (TB), and more. This is particularly useful for understanding file sizes, storage capacities, data transfer rates, and memory requirements.
Converting Between Gigabytes and Megabytes
Converting between gigabytes and megabytes (GB to MB or MB to GB) is one of the most common digital storage conversions. This is particularly useful when dealing with file sizes, storage devices, and data transfer.
To convert from gigabytes to megabytes, multiply the storage value by 1024. For example, 1 GB equals 1024 MB (1 × 1024 = 1024).
To convert from megabytes to gigabytes, divide the storage value by 1024. For example, 2048 MB equals 2 GB (2048 ÷ 1024 = 2).
Common Digital Storage Conversions
Gigabytes to Megabytes Conversion Table
| Gigabytes (GB) | Megabytes (MB) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 GB | 512 MB |
| 1 GB | 1,024 MB |
| 2 GB | 2,048 MB |
| 5 GB | 5,120 MB |
| 10 GB | 10,240 MB |
| 50 GB | 51,200 MB |
| 100 GB | 102,400 MB |
Megabytes to Gigabytes Conversion Table
| Megabytes (MB) | Gigabytes (GB) |
|---|---|
| 512 MB | 0.5 GB |
| 1,024 MB | 1 GB |
| 2,048 MB | 2 GB |
| 5,120 MB | 5 GB |
| 10,240 MB | 10 GB |
| 51,200 MB | 50 GB |
| 102,400 MB | 100 GB |
Binary vs. Decimal Units
It's important to note that there are two systems for measuring digital storage: the binary system (used by computers) and the decimal system (often used by storage manufacturers).
In the binary system, 1 kilobyte (KB) = 1024 bytes, 1 megabyte (MB) = 1024 KB, 1 gigabyte (GB) = 1024 MB, and so on. This is because computers work with powers of 2.
In the decimal system, 1 kilobyte (KB) = 1000 bytes, 1 megabyte (MB) = 1000 KB, 1 gigabyte (GB) = 1000 MB, and so on. This is the system often used by storage device manufacturers.
To avoid confusion, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) introduced the binary prefixes: kibibyte (KiB), mebibyte (MiB), gibibyte (GiB), etc., which explicitly use the power of 2. Our converter supports both systems.