Bytes to Megabytes Converter
Convert bytes to megabytes (MB) instantly with our free data conversion calculator. Calculate accurate conversions between data storage units for digital files, storage devices, and more.
Step 1: Enter Data Size
Understanding Data Units
1 Megabyte (MB) = 1,000,000 Bytes (decimal) or 1,048,576 Bytes (binary). The conversion standard depends on the context (storage manufacturers vs. computer memory).
Step 2: Conversion Settings
Decimal vs Binary Conversion
Decimal (SI) standard uses powers of 10 (1 MB = 10^6 bytes). Binary (IEC) standard uses powers of 2 (1 MiB = 2^20 bytes). Storage manufacturers typically use decimal, while operating systems use binary.
Data Conversion Results
Conversion Result
Data Unit Comparison Table
| Unit | Bytes (Decimal) | Bytes (Binary) | Common Usage |
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Conversion Breakdown
Conversion Formula
MB = GB × 1024 (Binary) or MB = GB × 1000 (Decimal)
For binary conversion, multiply by 1024 for each step up (KB→MB→GB→TB). For decimal conversion, multiply by 1000 for each step up.
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