Gigabyte to Megabyte Converter
Convert gigabytes (GB) to megabytes (MB) instantly and accurately
Common Digital Storage Conversions
About Gigabyte to Megabyte Conversion
Converting from gigabytes to megabytes (GB to MB) is one of the most common digital storage conversions. This is particularly useful when dealing with file sizes, storage devices, download speeds, and memory requirements.
Conversion Formula
To convert from gigabytes to megabytes, multiply the storage value by 1024. The formula is:
MB = GB × 1024
Common Gigabyte to Megabyte Conversions
Gigabytes to Megabytes Conversion Table
| Gigabytes (GB) | Megabytes (MB) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 GB | 102.4 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 |
| 100 GB | 102,400 MB |
Practical Examples
Here are some practical examples of gigabyte to megabyte conversions:
- A 1 GB file is 1,024 MB (1 × 1024 = 1,024).
- A 2.5 GB movie is 2,560 MB (2.5 × 1024 = 2,560).
- A 16 GB USB drive can store 16,384 MB of data (16 × 1024 = 16,384).
- A 50 GB Blu-ray disc can store 51,200 MB of data (50 × 1024 = 51,200).
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, which we use in our converter, 1 GB = 1024 MB. This is because computers work with powers of 2 (2^10 = 1024).
In the decimal system, 1 GB = 1000 MB. This is the system often used by storage device manufacturers, which can sometimes lead to confusion about actual storage capacity.