Data Converter
Convert data sizes between bits, bytes, and common decimal/binary units. Helpful for files, storage, and bandwidth math.
Tip: choose the input unit (e.g., MB) and the output unit (e.g., MiB). Supports decimals.
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Privacy: runs locally in your browser. No inputs are stored or transmitted.
How it works
This converter uses bytes as an internal base unit for byte-based conversions, and bits for bit-based conversions:
1 byte = 8 bits
Decimal: 1 KB = 1,000 bytes · 1 MB = 1,000,000 bytes · 1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes
Binary: 1 KiB = 1,024 bytes · 1 MiB = 1,048,576 bytes · 1 GiB = 1,073,741,824 bytes
Examples
- 1 GB → 0.931 GiB (approx.)
- 100 MB → 95.367 MiB (approx.)
- 10 Mb (megabits) → 1.25 MB (megabytes)
When to use this tool
This tool is designed for quick, practical tasks such as everyday calculations, data formatting, or simple conversions. It is best used when you need fast results without installing software or using complex tools.
When to use
- Quick checks or one-time calculations
- Validating or converting data before using it elsewhere
- Simple tasks that do not require advanced software
When not to use
- Critical financial, legal, or medical decisions
- Large-scale or automated processing
- Situations requiring guaranteed precision beyond basic validation
Always review results before using them in important contexts.
About this tool
This tool helps you perform quick utility operations directly in your browser. It runs entirely in your browser without sending data to a server.
You can use this tool when handling simple tasks without installing additional software. The results should be interpreted as a processed output based on your input data.
FAQ
- What is the difference between KB and KiB?
KB (kilobyte) is decimal: 1 KB = 1,000 bytes. KiB (kibibyte) is binary: 1 KiB = 1,024 bytes.
- Is a bit the same as a byte?
No. 1 byte = 8 bits.
- Which should I use: decimal (KB/MB/GB) or binary (KiB/MiB/GiB)?
Storage manufacturers often use decimal (GB). Operating systems and memory sizing often use binary (GiB).
- Are my inputs stored?
No. This converter runs locally in your browser.