Convert Gibibytes to Megabytes
1 GiB = 1073.74 MB
Conversion Table
| gibibytes (GiB) | megabytes (MB) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 536.87 |
| 1 | 1073.74 |
| 2 | 2147.48 |
| 5 | 5368.71 |
| 10 | 10737.42 |
| 25 | 26843.55 |
| 50 | 53687.09 |
| 100 | 107374.18 |
| 250 | 268435.46 |
| 500 | 536870.91 |
| 1000 | 1073741.82 |
How to Convert gibibytes to megabytes
To convert gibibytes to megabytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 GiB = 10737.42 MB
About gibibytes and megabytes
The Conversion Formula
To convert gibibytes to megabytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 GiB = 1073.74 MB. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 GiB to megabytes: 25 × 1073.74 = 26843.55 MB. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 1073.74, or equivalently multiply by 0.000931323.
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 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 gibibytes to megabytes?
Converting between gibibytes 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 GiB = 1073.74 MB) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.