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Data size converter

Convert bytes, KB, MB, GB and TB, and the binary KiB, MiB and GiB that computers really use.

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  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About Data size converter

Convert bytes, KB, MB, GB and TB, and also the binary units KiB, MiB and GiB. Decimal units step by 1000, binary units by 1024. That gap is why a drive sold as 500 GB shows up as about 465 GiB in Windows.

How to use Data size converter

  1. Enter a size and choose its unit, such as MB or GiB.
  2. Pick the unit you want to convert to.
  3. Read the result and compare decimal and binary values.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between GB and GiB?

A GB is 1,000,000,000 bytes, a GiB is 1,073,741,824 bytes (1024 cubed). Operating systems often show GiB but label it GB.

Why does my 1 TB drive show less space?

Makers count 1 TB as 1,000,000,000,000 bytes, while many operating systems count in binary units. The system shows a smaller number, so nothing is missing.

When should I use KiB, MiB and GiB?

Use them when you mean the binary sizes of 1024. They remove doubt, as KB, MB and GB are used loosely for both decimal and binary values.

Is Data size converter free?

Yes. Data size converter on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

Can I put Data size converter on my own website?

Yes. Use the Embed on your site button under the tool to copy a short piece of code and paste it into your page. It is free, needs no account, and the tool keeps working inside your page.

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