How this calculation works
Convert decimal and binary data units from bits through petabytes. The result is calculated locally in your browser from the visible inputs, and the method below remains available for checking.
Worked example
1 GiB equals 1,073.741824 MB, showing why GB and GiB differ.
Assumptions and limits
- Inputs use the units shown beside each field.
- Intermediate values retain precision; displayed values are rounded for readability.
Questions people ask
How does the Data Storage / Data Unit Converter work?
It applies this displayed method: Every unit is converted through bytes; decimal prefixes use powers of 1000 and binary prefixes use powers of 1024. Values stay in your browser and are not submitted to a server.
What should I check before using the Data units result?
Inputs use the units shown beside each field. Intermediate values retain precision; displayed values are rounded for readability. The result uses only the values and conversion factors shown; no live price, route or map data is requested.
Does this Data units calculator save my information?
No. Calculation inputs are processed on this device. Sharing creates a URL only when you choose the share action.