Gibibytes to Mebibytes Converter
Convert gibibytes (GiB) to mebibytes (MiB) instantly. Data conversions explain why a 1 TB drive shows less space on your computer and help compare mobile plans sold in gigabytes.
Result
- Mebibytes
- 1,024 MiB
How to use the gibibytes to mebibytes converter
- Enter the gibibytes (GiB).
- The results update as you type, or press Calculate.
- Read the mebibytes first, then the supporting figures below it.
Formula
Mebibytes = gibibytes × 1,024
Worked example
For example, with these inputs:
- Gibibytes (GiB): 1
the calculator returns:
- Mebibytes: 1,024 MiB
Gibibytes to Mebibytes table
| Gibibytes | Mebibytes |
|---|---|
| 1 GiB | 1,024 MiB |
| 2 GiB | 2,048 MiB |
| 5 GiB | 5,120 MiB |
| 10 GiB | 10,240 MiB |
| 20 GiB | 20,480 MiB |
| 25 GiB | 25,600 MiB |
| 50 GiB | 51,200 MiB |
| 100 GiB | 102,400 MiB |
| 250 GiB | 256,000 MiB |
| 500 GiB | 512,000 MiB |
| 1,000 GiB | 1,024,000 MiB |
About this conversion
Data conversions explain why a 1 TB drive shows less space on your computer and help compare mobile plans sold in gigabytes.
Many conversion factors are exact by definition. The inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 centimetres since 1959, and the pound as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, so conversions involving them can be as precise as you need.
Singapore adopted the metric system in the 1970s, replacing imperial units and traditional Chinese measures in most official uses. Metric units are now standard in schools, trade and government, but older units survive in property, markets and imported goods.
Frequently asked questions
How many mebibytes are in one gibibyte?
1 GiB = 1,024 MiB.
How do I convert GiB to MiB?
Mebibytes = gibibytes × 1,024.