Data Storage Converter

Convert between bits, bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, terabytes, petabytes, and binary units (KiB, MiB, GiB, TiB). Free online data storage unit converter with instant results.

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Converted Data Storage

102,400 MiB

100 Gibibyte (GiB) equals 102,400 Mebibyte (MiB)

All Units Matrix

Kibibytes

104,857,600 KiB

Mebibytes

102,400 MiB

Gibibytes

100.00 GiB

Tebibytes

0.0977 TiB

Common Data Storage Conversions

Gigabytes (GB)Megabytes (MB)Kilobytes (KB)
1 GB1000 MB1000000 KB
5 GB5000 MB5000000 KB
10 GB10000 MB10000000 KB
50 GB50000 MB50000000 KB
100 GB100000 MB100000000 KB

Individual Unit Conversions

Understanding Data Storage Units

Data storage units measure digital information capacity. The fundamental unit is the byte, which consists of 8 bits. Understanding the difference between decimal (base 10) and binary (base 2) units is crucial for accurate storage calculations.

Decimal vs. Binary Units

Decimal units (KB, MB, GB, TB) use base 10, where 1 KB = 1,000 bytes, 1 MB = 1,000,000 bytes, etc. These are commonly used by storage manufacturers and in marketing. Binary units (KiB, MiB, GiB, TiB) use base 2, where 1 KiB = 1,024 bytes, 1 MiB = 1,048,576 bytes, etc. Operating systems often use binary units, which is why a "1 TB" drive shows as approximately 931 GB in Windows. This discrepancy is important when calculating actual storage capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between KB and KiB?
KB (Kilobyte) is a decimal unit equal to 1,000 bytes, while KiB (Kibibyte) is a binary unit equal to 1,024 bytes. The difference becomes more significant at larger sizes.
Why does my 1 TB drive show as 931 GB?
Storage manufacturers use decimal units (1 TB = 1,000 GB), while operating systems use binary units (1 TiB = 1,024 GiB). When Windows displays 931 GB, it's showing the binary equivalent, which is actually correct from a technical standpoint.
How many bytes are in a gigabyte?
A decimal gigabyte (GB) contains 1,000,000,000 bytes, while a binary gibibyte (GiB) contains 1,073,741,824 bytes. The difference is about 7.37%.