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Bytes Converter

Convert bytes, bits, KB, MB, GB, TB, KiB, MiB, GiB, TiB, kilobits, megabits, gigabits, and other digital storage units for files, downloads, storage capacity, internet speed comparisons, and data transfer planning.

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Bytes Guide

A byte is a basic digital storage unit. File sizes are commonly shown in bytes, KB, MB, GB, and TB, while internet speeds are often shown in bits per second.

1 Byte

8 bits

1 KB

1,000 bytes

1 KiB

1,024 bytes

1 MB

1,000,000 bytes

Quick notes

1 byte equals 8 bits.
Decimal storage uses 1,000-based units like KB, MB, GB, and TB.
Binary storage uses 1,024-based units like KiB, MiB, GiB, and TiB.
Internet speeds usually use bits, while file sizes usually use bytes.

Common byte conversions

Bytes to bits:
bits = bytes × 8

Bytes to KB:
KB = bytes ÷ 1,000

Bytes to KiB:
KiB = bytes ÷ 1,024

MB to bytes:
bytes = MB × 1,000,000

Where bytes conversions are used

Bytes conversions are useful for file sizes, downloads, uploads, phone storage, laptop storage, USB drives, cloud storage, server storage, hosting bandwidth, backups, videos, photos, games, and app sizes.

Use this converter when switching between bits, bytes, decimal storage units, and binary storage units.

What your bytes result means

Your result shows the entered storage amount converted from the starting unit into the selected ending unit. The converter also shows common reference values such as bits, bytes, KB, MB, GB, KiB, MiB, and GiB.

Decimal units are often used by storage manufacturers and internet providers. Binary units are often used by operating systems and technical storage references. That is why the same drive or file size may appear slightly different depending on the system.

Bytes converter tips

Use bytes, KB, MB, GB, and TB for common file size and storage capacity conversions.
Use bits, kilobits, megabits, and gigabits when comparing data rates or internet speeds.
Use KiB, MiB, GiB, and TiB when you need binary 1,024-based storage units.
Remember that lowercase “b” usually means bits and uppercase “B” usually means bytes.
Divide bits by 8 to get bytes, or multiply bytes by 8 to get bits.

Frequently asked questions

How many bits are in a byte?

There are 8 bits in 1 byte.

What is the difference between KB and KiB?

KB usually means 1,000 bytes, while KiB means 1,024 bytes. KB is decimal and KiB is binary.

How many bytes are in 1 MB?

In decimal storage, 1 MB equals 1,000,000 bytes. In binary storage, 1 MiB equals 1,048,576 bytes.

Is Mbps the same as MB?

No. Mbps means megabits per second, while MB means megabytes. Since 1 byte equals 8 bits, they are different units.

Why does storage capacity look smaller on my computer?

Storage manufacturers often use decimal units, while operating systems may show binary-based sizes. Formatting and system files can also reduce available space.