Is the Data Storage Converter free?

Yes — the Data Storage Converter is completely free, with no account, subscription, signup, or usage limits.

Is my data uploaded or stored?

No. The Data Storage Converter processes everything locally in your browser. Your input is never uploaded, saved, or shared with any server.

Does the Data Storage Converter work offline?

Yes. Once the page has finished loading, the Data Storage Converter works without an internet connection.

Which browsers does the Data Storage Converter work in?

The Data Storage Converter works in all modern browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge — no plugins or extensions needed.

Why is 1 GB not equal to 1 GiB?

1 GB (decimal) = 1,000,000,000 bytes. 1 GiB (binary) = 1,073,741,824 bytes. Drive manufacturers use decimal GB, but operating systems often display binary GiB — hence the apparent "missing space".

Data Storage Converter

Convert between bits, bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, and terabytes.

From

Bit (b)

0.125

Byte (B)

1 b = 0.125 B

All Conversions for 1 b

Byte	B	0.125
Kilobyte	KB	0.0001220703125
Megabyte	MB	1.192093e-7
Gigabyte	GB	1.164153e-10
Terabyte	TB	1.136868e-13
Petabyte	PB	1.110223e-16
Kibibyte	KiB	0.0001220703125
Mebibyte	MiB	1.192093e-7
Gibibyte	GiB	1.164153e-10
Tebibyte	TiB	1.136868e-13

Free browser-based tool · Runs 100% on your device · Last updated July 7, 2026

What is the Data Storage Converter?

The free Data Storage Converter supports 11 units: bits (bit), bytes (B), kilobytes (KB), megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB), terabytes (TB), petabytes (PB), and the binary equivalents kibibytes (KiB), mebibytes (MiB), gibibytes (GiB), and tebibytes (TiB). Select source and target units, enter a value, and instantly convert between decimal (SI) and binary (IEC) storage units. The All Conversions table shows all 11 units side by side.

→ Converting GB to GiB to understand why your drive shows less space than advertised
→ Converting MB to KB for bandwidth or file-size comparisons
→ Converting TB to GB for storage planning and NAS configuration
→ Converting bits to bytes for network speed calculations

How to Use the Data Storage Converter

1 Choose the source unit (e.g. GB) from the From dropdown.
2 Enter the storage value in the input field.
3 Select the target unit (e.g. GiB) from the To dropdown.
4 Read the instant converted value.
5 Use ⇄ Swap to reverse direction.
6 Check all 11 units in the All Conversions table.

Key Features

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Decimal and binary units

Supports both SI (KB/MB/GB) and IEC binary (KiB/MiB/GiB) standards.
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Bit-level to petabyte

Covers the full range from individual bits to petabytes.
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All Conversions table

See all 11 units simultaneously for instant cross-reference.
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Real-time conversion

Updates on every keystroke — no button press needed.
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Free, browser-based

No data uploaded — your information stays on your device.

Example Usage

Example Input

From: GB · Value: 1 · To: GiB

Example Output

1 GB = 0.931323 GiB

Frequently Asked Questions about the Data Storage Converter

What is the Data Storage Converter?: The Data Storage Converter is a free online tool that lets you convert between bits, bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, and terabytes. It runs entirely in your browser, so there is nothing to install and nothing is uploaded to a server.
Is the Data Storage Converter free?: Yes — the Data Storage Converter is completely free, with no account, subscription, signup, or usage limits.
Is my data uploaded or stored?: No. The Data Storage Converter processes everything locally in your browser. Your input is never uploaded, saved, or shared with any server.
Does the Data Storage Converter work offline?: Yes. Once the page has finished loading, the Data Storage Converter works without an internet connection.
Which browsers does the Data Storage Converter work in?: The Data Storage Converter works in all modern browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge — no plugins or extensions needed.
Why is 1 GB not equal to 1 GiB?: 1 GB (decimal) = 1,000,000,000 bytes. 1 GiB (binary) = 1,073,741,824 bytes. Drive manufacturers use decimal GB, but operating systems often display binary GiB — hence the apparent "missing space".