About Data Storage Converter — Free Online Converter
Data Storage Converter converts between bits, bytes and both families of multiple — the decimal kB, MB, GB, TB and PB alongside the binary KiB, MiB, GiB, TiB and PiB.
Bytes are the base and the two prefix families occupy twelve separate dropdown entries, never collapsed into one ambiguous "KB": a kilobyte is 1,000 bytes here and a kibibyte is 1,024, which is the entire reason a drive sold as 1 TB reports roughly 931 GiB once formatted. The bit is carried as an eighth of a byte, so a megabit figure converts straight across to megabytes. Time is the one dimension this does not model — it converts a quantity of data, not a rate, so a line speed in Mbps has to be read as the per-second quantity it is and divided by eight yourself.
This is one number scaled by another inside the page. No file is opened, nothing is uploaded, and the tool asks the browser for no permissions at all in order to run.
Working out why a new drive reports less capacity than the box claims, converting a video file size from GB to MiB against an upload limit, sizing a backup in terabytes, and turning a bandwidth figure in megabits into megabytes.
Also known as: convert bytes to mb · gb to mb converter · tb to gb · bits to bytes · storage unit calculator · change data storage format
When to use it
Understand why a "1 TB" hard drive only shows 931 GB in Windows (1000^4 vs 1024^4 discrepancy).
How it works
Supports both standard decimal multipliers (1 KB = 1000 Bytes) and binary kibibytes (1 KiB = 1024 Bytes).
Bits vs Bytes
8 bits equal 1 byte. Internet download speeds in Megabits (Mbps) are 1/8th the size in Megabytes (MB/s).
How to Use Data Storage Converter in 4 Easy Steps
Follow this simple guide to process your files in seconds directly inside your browser tab.
Enter Value to Convert
Type or paste the measurement into the Data Storage Converter workspace above. Calculates digital data capacity across binary prefix (1024) and decimal SI prefix (1000) standards.
Select Source & Target Units
Choose the exact units you want to convert between. Understand why a "1 TB" hard drive only shows 931 GB in Windows (1000^4 vs 1024^4 discrepancy).
Instant Dynamic Conversion
The Data Storage Converter engine converts your measurement instantaneously with high decimal precision and zero latency.
Copy or Reuse Output
Copy the converted result to your clipboard with one click or adjust your input for additional unit conversions.
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100% Local & Private
All conversions in Data Storage Converter happen in your browser memory. No entries or measurements are ever sent over the network.
Instant Bidirectional Conversion
Converts values immediately in Data Storage Converter as you type without page reloads or waiting.
Free & Unlimited Use
Convert unlimited measurements with Data Storage Converter with zero restrictions, paywalls, or registrations.
Exact SI & NIST Standards
Data Storage Converter uses official international conversion constants to prevent cumulative rounding errors.
High Decimal Precision
Calculates with accurate scientific precision suitable for engineering and coursework.
Works Across All Devices
Works smoothly on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and Linux browsers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Data Storage Converter
Common questions regarding Data Storage Converter, data privacy, file format compatibility, and usage limits.
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