Convert Gibibytes to Bytes
1 GiB = 1073741824 B
Conversion Table
| gibibytes (GiB) | bytes (B) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 536870912 |
| 1 | 1073741824 |
| 2 | 2147483648 |
| 5 | 5368709120 |
| 10 | 10737418240 |
| 25 | 26843545600 |
| 50 | 53687091200 |
| 100 | 107374182400 |
| 250 | 268435456000 |
| 500 | 536870912000 |
| 1000 | 1.0737e+12 |
How to Convert gibibytes to bytes
To convert gibibytes to bytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 GiB = 10737418240 B
About gibibytes and bytes
The Conversion Formula
To convert gibibytes to bytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 GiB = 1073741824 B. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 GiB to bytes: 25 × 1073741824 = 26843545600 B. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 1073741824, or equivalently multiply by 9.3132e-10.
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 bytes
The Byte (B) is the fundamental unit of digital storage. Historically, it was the number of bits needed to encode one character of text (8 bits). Everything from text files to 8K video is ultimately just a massive pile of Bytes. bytes are commonly used in File sizes, Disk capacity, RAM size, and Programming data types.
The word 'Hello' takes up 5 Bytes.
When Would You Convert gibibytes to bytes?
Converting between gibibytes and bytes 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 = 1073741824 B) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.