INTERACTIVE TOOL
Digital storage converter
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How to use this tool
- Enter the capacity.
- Choose decimal or binary source units.
- Select the destination unit, distinguishing GB from GiB.
Formula or method usedDecimal units use powers of 1000, while binary units use powers of 1024.
Worked example
A decimal GB contains 1000000000 bytes; a GiB contains 1073741824 bytes.
Assumptions and limits
Usable storage also depends on formatting. Capacity is not network speed.
Frequently asked questions
Are KB and KiB the same?+
No. KB is usually 1000 bytes, while KiB is exactly 1024 bytes.
What happens to my inputs?+
Calculation inputs are processed locally in your browser. Favorites and preferences may be saved on this device. The site may perform separate network requests for live panels; these do not include the values entered into this local calculator. Do not paste secrets into public tools.
How should I check the result?+
Usable storage also depends on formatting. Capacity is not network speed.