Convert Mebibytes to Megabytes
1 MiB = 1.0486 MB
Conversion Table
| mebibytes (MiB) | megabytes (MB) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.524288 |
| 1 | 1.0486 |
| 2 | 2.0972 |
| 5 | 5.2429 |
| 10 | 10.4858 |
| 25 | 26.2144 |
| 50 | 52.4288 |
| 100 | 104.86 |
| 250 | 262.14 |
| 500 | 524.29 |
| 1000 | 1048.58 |
How to Convert mebibytes to megabytes
To convert mebibytes to megabytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 MiB = 10.4858 MB
About mebibytes and megabytes
The Conversion Formula
To convert mebibytes to megabytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 MiB = 1.0486 MB. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 MiB to megabytes: 25 × 1.0486 = 26.2144 MB. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 1.0486, or equivalently multiply by 0.953674.
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 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.
When Would You Convert mebibytes to megabytes?
Converting between mebibytes and megabytes 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 = 1.0486 MB) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.