Convert Mebibytes to Gibibytes
1 MiB = 0.000976563 GiB
Conversion Table
| mebibytes (MiB) | gibibytes (GiB) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.000488281 |
| 1 | 0.000976563 |
| 2 | 0.00195313 |
| 5 | 0.00488281 |
| 10 | 0.00976563 |
| 25 | 0.0244141 |
| 50 | 0.0488281 |
| 100 | 0.0976563 |
| 250 | 0.244141 |
| 500 | 0.488281 |
| 1000 | 0.976563 |
How to Convert mebibytes to gibibytes
To convert mebibytes to gibibytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 MiB = 0.00976563 GiB
About mebibytes and gibibytes
The Conversion Formula
To convert mebibytes to gibibytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 MiB = 0.000976563 GiB. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 MiB to gibibytes: 25 × 0.000976563 = 0.0244141 GiB. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.000976563, or equivalently multiply by 1024.
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 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.
When Would You Convert mebibytes to gibibytes?
Converting between mebibytes and gibibytes 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 = 0.000976563 GiB) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.