Data Storage Converter
Bytes, KB, MB, GB, TB — decimal or binary (KiB/MiB/GiB). Convert digital storage units: bytes, KB, MB, GB, TB and binary KiB, MiB, GiB units. Explains why a "500 GB" drive shows less. Free data size converter.
About the Data Storage Converter
Why does a 500 GB hard drive show as 465 GB in your OS? Because disk makers count decimal (1 GB = 10⁹ bytes) while operating systems count binary (1 GiB = 2³⁰ bytes). This converter handles both systems side by side: kB/MB/GB/TB/PB in decimal, and KiB/MiB/GiB/TiB in binary, with bits included for network speeds. The clearest way to settle every "missing gigabytes" argument.
How to use the Data Storage Converter
- Enter the amount and choose its unit.
- Pick decimal (SI) or binary (IEC) interpretation.
- Read the full conversion table.
- Compare the two systems to see the difference.
Key features
- Decimal units: kB, MB, GB, TB, PB
- Binary units: KiB, MiB, GiB, TiB
- Bits and gigabits for network bandwidth
- Explains the decimal vs binary gap
Why is 1 KiB 1024 bytes and not 1000?
How many MB is 1 GB?
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