Data Size Converter
Quick answer
Convert bytes to KB/MB/GB by dividing by 1000 or 1024 consistently with the label.
For a related estimate, see Length Converter.
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Core logic
SI: 1 kB = 1000 B · Binary: 1 KiB = 1024 B. Never mix in one chain.
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Data units scale by powers of 1000 (SI) or 1024 (binary); pick one convention per table. Use it for storage, download sizes, and bandwidth estimates.
How to use this calculator
- Set inputs: Identify decimal vs binary on the label.
- Pick units: Convert using one convention.
- Verify: Recompute if a tool switches mid-stream.
Real-world examples
- Example: 500 decimal GB ≈ 465 GiB (binary).
- Round-trip check: Convert the result back to the starting unit—if you do not land near your original value within rounding, confirm you picked the right direction (e.g., A→B vs B→A).
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Short explanation
Marketing GB are often decimal; OS TiB are often binary.
FAQ
Are data unit converter results exact?
Fixed definitions (e.g., inches to cm) are exact. Values that depend on standards or rounding may differ slightly by display precision.
Why pick this hub instead of a single pair page?
Pair pages target one direction and one jump; this data unit converter hub matches the multi-unit converter card where you can switch units freely.
How accurate is this conversion?
It uses the standard fixed conversion factor for these units. Results are exact to the precision shown, aside from normal floating-point rounding.