Convert Megabytes to Gigabytes
1 MB = 0.001 GB
Conversion Table
| megabytes (MB) | gigabytes (GB) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.0005 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 250 | 0.25 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1000 | 1 |
How to Convert megabytes to gigabytes
To convert megabytes to gigabytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 MB = 0.01 GB
About megabytes and gigabytes
The Conversion Formula
To convert megabytes to gigabytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 MB = 0.001 GB. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 MB to gigabytes: 25 × 0.001 = 0.025 GB. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.001, or equivalently multiply by 1000.
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.
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 megabytes to gigabytes?
Converting between megabytes 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 MB = 0.001 GB) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.