Megabytes to Gigabytes Converter
Easily convert megabytes to gigabytes with our free online calculator. Understand data storage conversions for files, memory, and storage devices.
Step 1: Input Megabytes
1000 MB
Understanding Data Storage
Computers typically use binary (base-2) calculations where 1 GB = 1024 MB. However, some storage manufacturers use decimal (base-10) where 1 GB = 1000 MB.
Step 2: Options
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About Data Units
Data storage units follow a hierarchy: 1 kilobyte (KB) = 1024 bytes, 1 megabyte (MB) = 1024 KB, 1 gigabyte (GB) = 1024 MB, 1 terabyte (TB) = 1024 GB.
Conversion Results
Summary
Size Comparison
Breakdown
Gigabytes Result
0.98 GB
Based on binary conversion (1024 MB = 1 GB)
Decimal Conversion
1.00 GB
Kilobytes
1,048,576 KB
Bytes
1,073,741,824 B
Terabytes
0.001 TB
Common File Size Comparison
| File Type | Size (MB) | Binary (GB) | Decimal (GB) |
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Data Storage Hierarchy
Conversion Formula
Binary: Gigabytes = Megabytes ÷ 1024
Decimal: Gigabytes = Megabytes ÷ 1000
For most computer applications, use the binary conversion (1024). For storage devices and marketing, decimal (1000) is often used.
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