Convert Gibibytes to Kibibytes
1 GiB = 1048576 KiB
Conversion Table
| gibibytes (GiB) | kibibytes (KiB) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 524288 |
| 1 | 1048576 |
| 2 | 2097152 |
| 5 | 5242880 |
| 10 | 10485760 |
| 25 | 26214400 |
| 50 | 52428800 |
| 100 | 104857600 |
| 250 | 262144000 |
| 500 | 524288000 |
| 1000 | 1048576000 |
How to Convert gibibytes to kibibytes
To convert gibibytes to kibibytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 GiB = 10485760 KiB
About gibibytes and kibibytes
The Conversion Formula
To convert gibibytes to kibibytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 GiB = 1048576 KiB. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 GiB to kibibytes: 25 × 1048576 = 26214400 KiB. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 1048576, or equivalently multiply by 9.5367e-7.
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 kibibytes
The Kibibyte (KiB) was created to solve the '1000 vs 1024' problem. While 1 KB is 1000 bytes, 1 KiB is exactly 1024 bytes. This is the unit your computer actually uses in its RAM and cache. kibibytes are commonly used in RAM specifications, CPU cache, Linux file systems, and Technical specs.
1 KiB is 2.4% larger than 1 KB.
When Would You Convert gibibytes to kibibytes?
Converting between gibibytes and kibibytes 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 = 1048576 KiB) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.