Convert Gibibytes to Gigabytes
1 GiB = 1.0737 GB
Conversion Table
| gibibytes (GiB) | gigabytes (GB) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.536871 |
| 1 | 1.0737 |
| 2 | 2.1475 |
| 5 | 5.3687 |
| 10 | 10.7374 |
| 25 | 26.8435 |
| 50 | 53.6871 |
| 100 | 107.37 |
| 250 | 268.44 |
| 500 | 536.87 |
| 1000 | 1073.74 |
How to Convert gibibytes to gigabytes
To convert gibibytes to gigabytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 GiB = 10.7374 GB
About gibibytes and gigabytes
The Conversion Formula
To convert gibibytes to gigabytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 GiB = 1.0737 GB. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 GiB to gigabytes: 25 × 1.0737 = 26.8435 GB. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 1.0737, or equivalently multiply by 0.931323.
About gibibytes
The Gibibyte (GiB) is the source of the 'missing space' on your hard drive. A 500 GB (decimal) drive is only about 465 GiB (binary). The drive isn't broken; it's just math. gibibytes are commonly used in Windows drive properties, RAM modules (always binary), Virtual machines, and other fields.
8 GB of RAM is actually 8 GiB.
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.
When Would You Convert gibibytes to gigabytes?
Converting between gibibytes and gigabytes 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 GiB = 1.0737 GB) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.