Data storage conversions use byte as the reference unit and include both decimal and binary multiples.
Displayed results are rounded for readability. The calculator keeps enough precision for everyday use and switches to scientific notation for very large or very small values. Last reviewed: 2026-05-21.
About These Units
gigabyte [GB]
Definition
The gigabyte is a digital storage unit commonly equal to one billion bytes in decimal usage.
History
Gigabytes became mainstream with larger hard drives, memory cards, phones, and cloud storage.
Current use
Gigabytes are used for phone storage, laptops, video files, games, backups, and monthly data plans.
megabyte [MB]
Definition
The megabyte is a digital storage unit commonly equal to one million bytes in decimal usage.
History
Megabytes became common as computer memory, software, and file sizes grew beyond kilobytes.
Current use
Megabytes are used for photos, documents, apps, email attachments, mobile data, and downloads.