Convert Gibibytes to Mebibytes
1 GiB = 1024 MiB
Conversion Table
| gibibytes (GiB) | mebibytes (MiB) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 512 |
| 1 | 1024 |
| 2 | 2048 |
| 5 | 5120 |
| 10 | 10240 |
| 25 | 25600 |
| 50 | 51200 |
| 100 | 102400 |
| 250 | 256000 |
| 500 | 512000 |
| 1000 | 1024000 |
How to Convert gibibytes to mebibytes
To convert gibibytes to mebibytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 GiB = 10240 MiB
About gibibytes and mebibytes
The Conversion Formula
To convert gibibytes to mebibytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 GiB = 1024 MiB. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 GiB to mebibytes: 25 × 1024 = 25600 MiB. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 1024, or equivalently multiply by 0.000976563.
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 mebibytes
The Mebibyte (MiB) is 1,024 x 1,024 bytes. When Windows says a file is '100 MB', it actually means '100 MiB'. This difference explains why file sizes look different on Mac (decimal) vs Windows (binary). mebibytes are commonly used in Windows Explorer, Memory mapping, Partition tables, and other fields.
1 MiB is roughly 1.05 MB.
When Would You Convert gibibytes to mebibytes?
Converting between gibibytes and mebibytes 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 = 1024 MiB) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.