Byte Converter
Using powers of 1000 (KB, MB, GB...)
| Unit | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Bytes (B) | 1,000,000,000 | |
| Kilobytes (KB) | 1,000,000 | |
| Megabytes (MB) | 1,000 | |
| Gigabytes (GB) | 1 | |
| Terabytes (TB) | 0.001 | |
| Petabytes (PB) | 0.000001 | |
| Exabytes (EB) | 1.000000e-9 |
About Byte Converter
This free online byte converter tool helps you quickly convert between different units of digital information storage. Whether you need to convert bytes to megabytes, gigabytes to terabytes, or any other combination, this tool provides instant, accurate conversions in both binary and decimal standards.
Understanding the difference between binary and decimal units is crucial for developers, system administrators, and anyone working with digital storage. Binary units (kibibytes, mebibytes, gibibytes) use 1024 as the base multiplier, which aligns with how computers actually address memory using powers of 2. Decimal units (kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes) use 1000 as the base, following the International System of Units (SI) convention.
This distinction explains why a brand new hard drive shows less available space than its labeled capacity. Manufacturers advertise using decimal units, but operating systems typically display sizes using binary calculations. A drive marketed as 1 TB (1,000,000,000,000 bytes) appears as approximately 931 GiB in your file manager because 1 TiB equals 1,099,511,627,776 bytes.
The tool handles conversions across seven magnitude levels: bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, terabytes, petabytes, and exabytes. All calculations happen locally in your browser with no data sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy. Simply enter a value, select your starting unit, and instantly see conversions to all other units in your chosen standard.