Convert Megabytes to Bytes
1 MB = 1000000 B
Conversion Table
| megabytes (MB) | bytes (B) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 500000 |
| 1 | 1000000 |
| 2 | 2000000 |
| 5 | 5000000 |
| 10 | 10000000 |
| 25 | 25000000 |
| 50 | 50000000 |
| 100 | 100000000 |
| 250 | 250000000 |
| 500 | 500000000 |
| 1000 | 1000000000 |
How to Convert megabytes to bytes
To convert megabytes to bytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 MB = 10000000 B
About megabytes and bytes
The Conversion Formula
To convert megabytes to bytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 MB = 1000000 B. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 MB to bytes: 25 × 1000000 = 25000000 B. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 1000000, or equivalently multiply by 0.000001.
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 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 megabytes to bytes?
Converting between megabytes 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 MB = 1000000 B) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.