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Convert between different units of digital data storage Convert between 24 different units instantly with our free online tool.

Data Storage Converter
Convert between different units of digital data storage
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1 b =0.125 B

Formula: 1 b × 0.125 = 0.125 B

Popular Conversions
1 Bit in all Data Storage units
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Available Data Storage Units

24 units supported for instant conversion

Bitb
ByteB
KilobitKb
KilobyteKB
KibibyteKiB
MegabitMb
MegabyteMB
MebibyteMiB
GigabitGb
GigabyteGB
GibibyteGiB
TerabitTb
TerabyteTB
TebibyteTiB
PetabitPb
PetabytePB
PebibytePiB
ExabitEb
ExabyteEB
ExbibyteEiB
Nibblenibble
Word (16-bit)word
Double Word (32-bit)dword
Quad Word (64-bit)qword

About Data Storage Conversion

Our free online data storage converter helps you quickly and accurately convert between 24 different units of data storage. Whether you're a student, professional, or simply need everyday conversions, you get instant, precise results with the formula displayed.

Convert between different units of digital data storage This converter supports both metric and imperial units, making it ideal for international use. All conversions use internationally recognized standards and formulas.

Did You Know?

The entire printed collection of the US Library of Congress — about 17 million books — is estimated to hold around 10 terabytes of data. A modern smartphone can store more than that.

DNA is the most information-dense storage medium ever discovered. 1 gram of DNA can theoretically store about 215 petabytes — more than 215 million gigabytes.

The first commercial hard drive (IBM 350, 1956) could store 3.75 MB and weighed about 1 metric ton. A modern microSD card the size of a fingernail stores 1 TB — 260 billion times more data per unit of weight.

The total data stored on the internet is estimated to exceed 100 zettabytes (100 trillion gigabytes). If you stored it all on DVDs stacked on top of each other, the stack would reach the Moon and back over 3,000 times.

Why Use Our Data Storage Converter?

Instant Results

Conversions update as you type — no button clicks needed.

High Precision

Uses internationally standardized conversion factors (SI & NIST).

24+ Units

Convert between 24 data storage units used around the world.

API & AI Ready

REST API and MCP server let apps and AI assistants convert programmatically.

Common Data Storage Conversion Table

Quick reference: Bit (b) to other common units.

Bit (b)Byte (B)Kilobit (Kb)Kilobyte (KB)Kibibyte (KiB)
10.1250.0010.0001250.0001220703
20.250.0020.000250.0002441406
50.6250.0050.0006250.0006103516
101.250.010.001250.001220703
253.1250.0250.0031250.003051758
506.250.050.006250.006103516
10012.50.10.01250.01220703

How to Use This Data Storage Converter

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Frequently Asked Questions — Data Storage

How many bytes are in a megabyte?
1 megabyte (MB) = 1,048,576 bytes (2²⁰). In decimal, 1 MB = 1,000,000 bytes. Hard drive manufacturers use the decimal definition; operating systems typically use the binary one.
How many megabytes are in a gigabyte?
1 gigabyte (GB) = 1,024 megabytes (binary). A 1 GB file contains 1,073,741,824 bytes.
How many gigabytes are in a terabyte?
1 terabyte (TB) = 1,024 gigabytes (binary definition), or 1,000 gigabytes (decimal). A 1 TB hard drive holds about 931 GiB as shown by your OS.
How many bits are in a byte?
Exactly 8 bits = 1 byte. A bit is a binary digit (0 or 1). A byte is the smallest addressable unit of memory in most computer architectures.
How many kilobytes are in a megabyte?
1 megabyte = 1,024 kilobytes (binary), or 1,000 kilobytes (decimal/SI).
What is the difference between GB and GiB?
GB (gigabyte, SI) = 10⁹ = 1,000,000,000 bytes. GiB (gibibyte, IEC) = 2³⁰ = 1,073,741,824 bytes. Hard drives are sold in GB; your OS reports in GiB, which is why a "500 GB" drive shows as ~465 GiB.
How many terabytes are in a petabyte?
1 petabyte (PB) = 1,024 terabytes (binary), or 1,000 terabytes (decimal). Major cloud providers store exabytes (1,000 PB) of data.
How much data does a human genome contain?
The human genome has ~3.2 billion base pairs. Each base pair is 2 bits, so raw data ≈ ~750 MB. With compression and annotation, genome files are typically 100–200 MB.
How many pages of text fit in 1 megabyte?
Roughly 500–1,000 pages of plain text fit in 1 MB, depending on formatting. An average English word is ~5 characters, and a page has ~250 words — about 1,250 bytes per page.

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