💾 Bytes Converter
Convert between bytes, KB, MB, GB, TB, and PB
How Bytes Conversion Works
- 1Enter a value in any data size unit.
- 2Choose between decimal (1 KB = 1,000 bytes) or binary (1 KiB = 1,024 bytes) standard.
- 3The converter calculates all equivalent sizes.
- 4Decimal units (KB, MB, GB) use powers of 1,000.
- 5Binary units (KiB, MiB, GiB) use powers of 1,024.
About Bytes Converter
Convert between bytes, KB, MB, GB, TB, and PB. Supports both decimal (SI) and binary (IEC) standards. Essential for understanding file sizes, storage, and bandwidth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between KB and KiB?
KB (kilobyte) = 1,000 bytes (decimal/SI standard). KiB (kibibyte) = 1,024 bytes (binary/IEC standard). Hard drive manufacturers use KB while operating systems often report in KiB, causing the 'missing space' confusion.
Why does my 1 TB drive show less than 1 TB?
Drive manufacturers use decimal TB (1,000,000,000,000 bytes) but your OS may display in binary TiB (1,099,511,627,776 bytes). So 1 TB ≈ 0.909 TiB, appearing as about 931 GB in your OS.
How many MB is 1 GB?
In decimal: 1 GB = 1,000 MB. In binary: 1 GiB = 1,024 MiB. For most practical purposes (file downloads, data plans), 1 GB = 1,000 MB.