Byte Conversion Calculator
Convert between digital storage units (bytes, KB, MB, GB, TB) with decimal and binary systems
Convert Digital Storage Units
Quick Examples
Decimal vs Binary
Decimal System
1 KB = 1,000 B
1 MB = 1,000 KB
1 GB = 1,000 MB
1 TB = 1,000 GB
Binary System
1 KiB = 1,024 B
1 MiB = 1,024 KiB
1 GiB = 1,024 MiB
1 TiB = 1,024 GiB
Common File Sizes
Storage Tips
1 byte = 8 bits (basic unit of digital information)
Operating systems typically use binary (1024) for storage
Internet speeds are usually measured in bits per second
Storage manufacturers often use decimal (1000) system
Understanding Digital Storage Units
What is a Byte?
A byte is the fundamental unit of digital information storage, consisting of 8 bits. Each bit can store a binary value (0 or 1), so a byte can represent 256 different values. Bytes are used to measure file sizes, storage capacity, and memory.
Bit vs Byte
- •Bit: The smallest unit, stores 0 or 1
- •Byte: 8 bits, can store 256 combinations
- •Usage: Files measured in bytes, internet speed in bits/second
Decimal vs Binary Systems
Decimal System (SI)
• Based on powers of 1000
• Used by storage manufacturers
• KB, MB, GB, TB, PB, EB
• 1 KB = 1,000 bytes
Binary System (IEC)
• Based on powers of 1024
• Used by operating systems
• KiB, MiB, GiB, TiB, PiB, EiB
• 1 KiB = 1,024 bytes
Quick Reference Tables
Decimal System
| Unit | Bytes | Factor |
|---|---|---|
| Byte | 1 | 10⁰ |
| KB | 1,000 | 10³ |
| MB | 1,000,000 | 10⁶ |
| GB | 1,000,000,000 | 10⁹ |
| TB | 1,000,000,000,000 | 10¹² |
Binary System
| Unit | Bytes | Factor |
|---|---|---|
| Byte | 1 | 2⁰ |
| KiB | 1,024 | 2¹⁰ |
| MiB | 1,048,576 | 2²⁰ |
| GiB | 1,073,741,824 | 2³⁰ |
| TiB | 1,099,511,627,776 | 2⁴⁰ |