Convert Mebibytes to Gigabytes
1 MiB = 0.00104858 GB
Conversion Table
| mebibytes (MiB) | gigabytes (GB) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.000524288 |
| 1 | 0.00104858 |
| 2 | 0.00209715 |
| 5 | 0.00524288 |
| 10 | 0.0104858 |
| 25 | 0.0262144 |
| 50 | 0.0524288 |
| 100 | 0.104858 |
| 250 | 0.262144 |
| 500 | 0.524288 |
| 1000 | 1.0486 |
How to Convert mebibytes to gigabytes
To convert mebibytes to gigabytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 MiB = 0.0104858 GB
About mebibytes and gigabytes
The Conversion Formula
To convert mebibytes to gigabytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 MiB = 0.00104858 GB. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 MiB to gigabytes: 25 × 0.00104858 = 0.0262144 GB. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.00104858, or equivalently multiply by 953.67.
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.
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 mebibytes to gigabytes?
Converting between mebibytes 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 MiB = 0.00104858 GB) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.