Convert Gigabytes to Terabytes
1 GB = 0.001 TB
Conversion Table
| gigabytes (GB) | terabytes (TB) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.0005 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 250 | 0.25 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1000 | 1 |
How to Convert gigabytes to terabytes
To convert gigabytes to terabytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 GB = 0.01 TB
About gigabytes and terabytes
The Conversion Formula
To convert gigabytes to terabytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 GB = 0.001 TB. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 GB to terabytes: 25 × 0.001 = 0.025 TB. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.001, or equivalently multiply by 1000.
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 terabytes
The Terabyte (TB) is the new standard for PC storage and backups. External hard drives are commonly 1-5 TB. It is a massive amount of data: 1 TB can hold about 500 hours of HD video. terabytes are commonly used in External hard drives, PC storage, Server arrays, and Video editing archives.
1 TB can hold roughly 250,000 photos.
When Would You Convert gigabytes to terabytes?
Converting between gigabytes and terabytes 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 = 0.001 TB) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.