Method
The converter distinguishes decimal powers of 1000 from binary powers of 1024 when changing storage units.
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Data Storage Converter
Convert between decimal (KB, MB) and binary (KiB, MiB) storage units.
Decimal and binary units are clearly separated — KB and KiB are never mixed.
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Convert data storage
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1 Gigabytes (GB) = 0.9313 Gibibytes (GiB)
Decimal (KB = 1,000 bytes) and binary (KiB = 1,024 bytes) units are shown separately and never mixed.
Context & Reference
How it works
Calculators are most useful when their assumptions are clear. Review these details to better understand the logic behind the results.
How to use it
Enter a byte value, choose the input unit, and read the decimal and binary equivalents.
Understand the result
KB, MB, and GB are decimal units; KiB, MiB, and GiB are binary units.
Example
1 MB is 1,000,000 bytes, while 1 MiB is 1,048,576 bytes.
Notes
Storage manufacturers and operating systems may use different conventions, so keep the unit prefix visible.
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