File size calculator

Convert Storage Units

Enter any file size, pick its unit, and compare decimal and binary values for uploads, media exports, hosting plans, and backups.

Converted size

1 MiB

Binary standard, base 1,024

Bytes, KB, MB, and GB Explained

Digital storage starts with the byte. Larger units group bytes into practical labels: KB, MB, GB, TB, and PB. Decimal units use powers of 1,000, while binary units use powers of 1,024. That is why the same file can appear slightly different across hosting dashboards, operating systems, and developer tools.

Storage Unit Reference

Unit Decimal Binary
KB / KiB 1,000 bytes 1,024 bytes
MB / MiB 1,000 KB 1,024 KiB
GB / GiB 1,000 MB 1,024 MiB
TB / TiB 1,000 GB 1,024 GiB
PB / PiB 1,000 TB 1,024 TiB

Common Conversions

1,024 KB 1.024 MB in decimal, 1 MiB in binary.
5 MB 5,000,000 bytes in decimal storage units.
1 GB 1,000 MB decimal, or about 0.93 GiB binary.
2 TB 2,000 GB decimal, useful for drive and backup planning.

Size Converter — FAQs

A file size converter changes a storage value from one unit to another, such as bytes to KB, MB to GB, or GB to TB. It helps you compare upload limits, hosting storage, backup sizes, media exports, and bandwidth estimates without doing the math by hand.

KB is a decimal unit where 1 KB equals 1,000 bytes. KiB is a binary unit where 1 KiB equals 1,024 bytes. Storage drives and network plans usually use decimal units, while operating systems and developer tooling may show binary units.

Using decimal units, 1 GB equals 1,000 MB. Using binary units, 1 GiB equals 1,024 MiB. This converter lets you switch between both systems so you can match the context you are working in.

For decimal MB, divide the number of bytes by 1,000,000. For binary MiB, divide the number of bytes by 1,048,576. Enter your byte value in the converter and choose decimal or binary mode to get both results instantly.

Yes. The size converter runs in your browser, is free to use, and does not upload your data anywhere. Use it for quick file, storage, transfer, and media-size calculations.

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