MB to GB Converter

Quickly convert between megabytes (MB) and gigabytes (GB)

How to Convert MB to GB

  1. Enter the number of megabytes in the MB field
  2. Click "Convert to GB"
  3. View the equivalent gigabytes
  4. Or enter GB to convert back to MB

MB to GB Conversion Formula

1 GB = 1024 MB

1 MB = 0.0009765625 GB

Common MB to GB Conversions

1024 MB

= 1 GB

2048 MB

= 2 GB

5120 MB

= 5 GB

10240 MB

= 10 GB

Practical Applications

  • Calculating storage requirements
  • File size conversions
  • Memory capacity planning
  • Data transfer calculations
  • Cloud storage allocations

MB vs GB: Understanding the Difference

A megabyte (MB) is 1/1024th of a gigabyte (GB). While megabytes are used for smaller files (documents, photos), gigabytes are used for larger storage measurements (videos, software).

Base-2 vs Base-10 Systems

Computers use binary (base-2) where 1 GB = 1024 MB. Some storage manufacturers use decimal (base-10) where 1 GB = 1000 MB. This converter uses the binary standard (1 GB = 1024 MB).