Data Storage Converter

Convert between Bytes, KB, MB, GB, TB and PB instantly — perfect for file sizes, storage planning and digital downloads.

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Enter a value and select both units to convert.

Quick Data Storage Guide

File Size Examples

  • Text file: ~10 KB
  • Photo: ~3–5 MB
  • MP3 Song: ~3–5 MB
  • Movie (HD): ~1–2 GB

Storage Device Capacities

  • USB Drive: 16–256 GB
  • Smartphone: 64–512 GB
  • Hard Drive: 1–10 TB
  • SSD: 256 GB – 4 TB

Conversion Formula

  • 1 KB = 1024 Bytes
  • 1 MB = 1024 KB
  • 1 GB = 1024 MB
  • 1 TB = 1024 GB
  • 1 PB = 1024 TB

Data Storage Converter

This free Data Storage Converter helps you instantly convert file sizes and storage capacities between the most common digital units — Bytes, Kilobytes, Megabytes, Gigabytes, Terabytes and Petabytes.

The converter uses binary units based on 1024, which is the standard used by operating systems like Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. This means that 1 KB is 1024 bytes, 1 MB is 1024 KB, and so on.

Units Supported

  • Bytes (B) — The smallest unit of digital information.
  • Kilobytes (KB) — 1024 bytes, used for small text files.
  • Megabytes (MB) — 1024 KB, common for photos, songs and documents.
  • Gigabytes (GB) — 1024 MB, used for videos, apps and device storage.
  • Terabytes (TB) — 1024 GB, for large hard drives and data centers.
  • Petabytes (PB) — 1024 TB, used for enterprise and cloud storage.

How to Use the Data Storage Converter

  1. Enter the numeric value you want to convert.
  2. Select the source unit in the From dropdown.
  3. Select the target unit in the To dropdown.
  4. Click Convert Data Size.
  5. The result appears instantly in the converted unit.

Common Uses

  • Checking how much storage a game or app will take.
  • Comparing mobile phone storage plans.
  • Estimating cloud storage needs.
  • Understanding file size limits for email or uploads.
  • Planning backups for photos, videos and documents.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MB are in 1 GB?

Using binary units, 1 GB is equal to 1024 MB. This is the standard used by operating systems like Windows, Linux and macOS.

How many KB are in 1 MB?

1 MB is equal to 1024 KB. This is the binary conversion used by most operating systems.

What is the difference between binary and decimal storage units?

Binary units use powers of 1024 (1 KB = 1024 bytes), while decimal units use powers of 1000 (1 KB = 1000 bytes). Operating systems use binary units, while storage manufacturers often use decimal units, which is why a 500 GB drive shows as roughly 465 GB in Windows.

How many GB are in 1 TB?

1 TB is equal to 1024 GB. That is roughly enough to store about 250,000 photos or 500 hours of HD video.

Is this Data Storage Converter free to use?

Yes. This Data Storage Converter is completely free, works online and does not require any registration.

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