Data Storage Converter
Convert between various data storage units including bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, terabytes, and more. Supports both binary (1024-based) and decimal (1000-based) calculations.
Quick Conversion Results
Binary vs Decimal
Binary (1024-based)
Traditional computer storage calculation where each unit is 1024 times larger than the previous.
1 KB = 1,024 bytes
1 MB = 1,024 KB = 1,048,576 bytes
1 MB = 1,024 KB = 1,048,576 bytes
Decimal (1000-based)
SI standard where each unit is 1000 times larger than the previous.
1 kB = 1,000 bytes
1 MB = 1,000 kB = 1,000,000 bytes
1 MB = 1,000 kB = 1,000,000 bytes
Common File Sizes
Text Document
1-10 KB
High-Quality Photo
2-5 MB
Music File (MP3)
3-5 MB
HD Video (1 hour)
1-3 GB
4K Video (1 hour)
7-15 GB
Video Game
50-100 GB
Common Data Storage Conversions
| Unit | Binary (1024) | Decimal (1000) | Bytes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilobyte | 1,024 B | 1,000 B | 1,024 / 1,000 |
| Megabyte | 1,048,576 B | 1,000,000 B | 1,024² / 1,000² |
| Gigabyte | 1,073,741,824 B | 1,000,000,000 B | 1,024³ / 1,000³ |
| Terabyte | 1,099,511,627,776 B | 1,000,000,000,000 B | 1,024⁴ / 1,000⁴ |