Data Storage Converter
Convert a file or storage size between megabytes, gigabytes, and bytes, instantly in your browser.
About this data storage converter
Useful for understanding file sizes, checking how much storage a download will use, or converting between the units phone and cloud storage plans are usually listed in.
How data storage converter works
Enter a value in megabytes (MB) and see it instantly converted to gigabytes (÷1024) and bytes (×1,048,576).
Common uses
- Checking how many GB a large file in MB actually is
- Estimating how much of a storage plan a download will use
- Converting between units when comparing cloud storage plans
How to use this tool
- Enter a value in megabytes.
- See the equivalent in gigabytes and bytes instantly.
What to know before using it
Uses the standard 1024-based (binary) conversion common in computing, note that some storage manufacturers use 1000-based marketing figures instead, which can cause a small discrepancy with advertised capacities.
Privacy and browser-first processing
This tool runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.
Frequently asked questions
How many MB are in a GB?
1 gigabyte equals 1024 megabytes using the standard binary conversion used in computing.