To convert data storage sizes, enter a value and choose units in the Data Storage Converter. It supports decimal units used by drive makers, where 1 KB is 1,000 bytes, so 1 GB is 1,000,000,000 bytes.
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How to use the Data Storage Converter
- Enter the size.
- Choose the starting unit.
- Choose the target unit.
- Read the result.
Worked example
A 500 GB drive is 500,000,000,000 bytes in decimal units, and 0.5 TB.
Tips and common mistakes
- Operating systems sometimes report sizes in binary units, where 1 GiB is 1,073,741,824 bytes, which is why a drive can look smaller than advertised.
- 8 bits make 1 byte.
- Internet speeds are usually in bits per second, storage in bytes.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my 1 TB drive show less space?
Manufacturers use decimal units while some systems display binary units, so the number appears smaller.
How many MB in a GB?
1,000 in decimal units.
Is it private?
Yes.