Convert Gigabytes to Megabytes
1 GB = 1000 MB
Conversion Table
| gigabytes (GB) | megabytes (MB) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 500 |
| 1 | 1000 |
| 2 | 2000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 25 | 25000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 100 | 100000 |
| 250 | 250000 |
| 500 | 500000 |
| 1000 | 1000000 |
How to Convert gigabytes to megabytes
To convert gigabytes to megabytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 GB = 10000 MB
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About gigabytes and megabytes
The Conversion Formula
To convert gigabytes to megabytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 GB = 1000 MB. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 GB to megabytes: 25 × 1000 = 25000 MB. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 1000, or equivalently multiply by 0.001.
About gigabytes
The Gigabyte (GB) is the unit of the modern era. Hard drives, SSDs, smartphone storage, and monthly data plans are all measured in GB. The first 1 GB drive in 1980 was the size of a refrigerator; now 1 GB fits on a fingernail-sized card. gigabytes are commonly used in Phone storage (64/128 GB), RAM (8/16/32 GB), HD Movies, and Console games.
A 2-hour HD movie stream uses about 3-6 GB.
About megabytes
The Megabyte (MB) defined the floppy disk and CD-ROM era. A standard 3.5-inch floppy held 1.44 MB. A CD held 700 MB. It remains the standard unit for music files (MP3s) and photos. megabytes are commonly used in MP3 songs, Smartphone photos, Mobile apps, and PDF documents.
A 3-minute song is about 3-5 MB.
When Would You Convert gigabytes to megabytes?
Converting between gigabytes and megabytes is one of the most common digital storage conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 GB = 1000 MB) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.