Byte Converter – KB, MB, GB, TB, PB

Data storage and transfer sizes are commonly measured in bytes in the digital world. Understanding byte conversions is essential whether you are a student, an IT professional, or just someone managing files. A byte converter helps you quickly and accurately convert between KB, MB, GB, TB, and PB, making data calculations simple and efficient.

A byte convertion tool allows users to convert data sizes between bytes, kilobytes (KB), megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB), terabytes (TB), and petabytes (PB). Since digital data is measured in binary, the conversion follows specific standards where 1 KB = 1024 bytes, and so on.

How to Use Byte Converter Tool

Using a byte converter is simple and helps you quickly find equivalent storage values or data transfer rate. Follow these steps:

1. Enter the Data Size – Input the value you want to convert (e.g., 500).
2. Select From Unit – Choose “from” unit you want to convert –Bytes, KB, MB, GB, TB, or PB.
3. Select To Unit – Choose the “to” unit you want your result –Bytes, KB, MB, GB, TB, or PB.
4. Click Convert – Click the button to instantly display the converted value.
5. Use the Result – Whether you need to compare file sizes, manage storage, or optimize downloads, use the converted data accordingly.

For example, if you need a megabyte-to-byte converter, simply enter value 1 select from unit as MB and to unit as Byte, and the converter will show result as 1,048,576 Bytes.

Data Unit Buliding Blocks

Below is a quick reference to data units to help you understand data conversions:

Unit	Equal To	Size (In Bytes)
Bit	1 Bit	1/8 (0 or 1)
Nibble	4 Bits	1/2
Byte	8 Bits	1
Kilobyte	1024 Bytes	1024
Megabyte	1, 024 Kilobytes	1, 048, 576
Gigabyte	1, 024 Megabytes	1, 073, 741, 824
Terabyte	1, 024 Gigabytes	1, 099, 511, 627, 776
Petabyte	1, 024 Terabytes	1, 125, 899, 906, 842, 624
Exabyte	1, 024 Petabytes	1, 152, 921, 504, 606, 846, 976
Zettabyte	1, 024 Exabytes	1, 180, 591, 620, 717, 411, 303, 424
Yottabyte	1, 024 Zettabytes	1, 208, 925, 819, 614, 629, 174, 706, 176

Byte Conversion Chart

Unit	Bytes	Kilobytes	Megabytes	Gigabytes	Terabytes	Petabyte
1B	1	0.0009765625	0.00000095367432	0.00000000093132	0.00000000000090949	0.00000000000000089
1KB	1,024	1	0.0009765625	0.00000095367432	0.00000000093132	0.00000000000091
1MB	1,048,576	1,024	1	0.0009765625	0.00000095367432	0.00000000093132
1GB	1,073,741,824	1,048,576	1,024	1	0.0009765625	0.00000095367432
1TB	1,099,511,627,776	1,073,741,824	1,048,576	1,024	1	0.0009765625
1 PB	1, 125, 899, 906, 842, 624	1,099,511,627,776	1,073,741,824	1,048,576	1,024	1

This KB MB GB TB chart provides a clear breakdown of how data is structured and measured in storage devices, cloud storage, file sizes and data transfers.

Unit	B	KB	MB	GB	TB	PB
B	1	1,024	1,048,576	1,073,741,824	1,099,511,627,776	1,125,899,906,842,624
KB	0.0009765625	1	1,024	1,048,576	1,073,741,824	1,099,511,627,776
MB	0.00000095367432	0.0009765625	1	1,024	1,048,576	1,073,741,824
GB	0.00000000093132	0.00000095367432	0.0009765625	1	1,024	1,048,576
TB	0.00000000000091	0.00000000093132	0.00000095367432	0.0009765625	1	1,024
PB	0.00000000000000089	0.00000000000091	0.00000000093132	0.00000095367432	0.0009765625	1

Memory / File / Data Sizes

Generally, “kilo” refers to 1,000, but in computer systems, it traditionally means 1,024. To resolve confusion about data sizes, it was decided in 1998 that the term kilobyte (KB) would represent 1,000 bytes, while kibibyte (KiB) would indicate 1,024 bytes. Similarly, megabyte (MB) would signify 1,000,000 bytes, and mebibyte (MiB) would represent 1,048,576 bytes. This decision was made by the American organization NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) to address the longstanding issue of inconsistent usage. However, despite these efforts, the term “kilobyte” has become deeply ingrained in global culture, and the distinction between KB and KiB is still unclear to many.

Data Transfer Speeds

Data transfer speed or file transfer speed refers to the speed at which data is transmitted from one source to destination. Typically measured in bits (bps – note small ‘b’) or bytes per second (Bps – note capital ‘B’). Some of the common file transfer speeds are:

• Bits per Second (bps): It is the smallest unit of data transfer speed or file transfer speed.
• Bytes per Second (Bps): 1 Bps = 8 bps.
• Kilobits per Second (Kbps): 1 Kbps = 1024 bps
• Kilobytes per Second (KBps): 1 KBps = 1024 Bps
• Megabits per Second (Mbps): 1 Mbps = 1024 Kbps
• Megabytes per Second (MBps): 1 MBps = 1024 KBps
• Gigabits per Second (Gbps): 1 Gbps = 1024 Mbps
• Gigabytes per Second (GBps): 1 GBps = 1024 MBps
• Terabits per Second (Tbps): 1 Tbps = 1024 Gbps
• Terabytes per Second (TBps): 1 TBps = 1024 GBps
• Petabits per Second (Pbps): 1 Pbps = 1024 Tbps
• Petabytes per Second (PBps): 1 PBps = 1024 TBps

Note – In October 2022, a new record was set for data transfer speed at 1.84 petabits per second (Pbps), which equals 14,720,000,000 megabits per second (Mbps).

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