# Data Storage Converter

> Convert decimal and binary data units.

Page: https://freecalculator.tech/tools/data-storage-converter

## How do I convert between GB, MB and TB?

Decimal units step by a thousand and binary units step by 1024, so a gigabyte and a gibibyte are not the same size.

## Formula

Convert data storage to the base unit (B), then from the base unit to the destination.

- Convert data storage to the base unit (B), then from the base unit to the destination.
- Inputs used: Value, From, To.
- Edge handling: Value is required.; Value must be at least -1e+300.; Value must be no more than 1e+300..

## Inputs

- Value
- From
- To

## Worked example: Convert data storage

See an instant data storage conversion using standard unit definitions.
1. Start with Value: 1, From: GB, To: GiB.
2. Apply the method: Convert data storage to the base unit (B), then from the base unit to the destination.
3. See an instant data storage conversion using standard unit definitions.

## Common questions

### How do I convert between GB, MB and TB?

Decimal units step by a thousand and binary units step by 1024, so a gigabyte and a gibibyte are not the same size. Check the formula, example, and limitations on this page before using the result for a real conversions decision.

### Can I enter decimals?

Yes. Decimal, zero, and supported negative values convert instantly.

### Can I reverse the conversion?

Yes. Use Swap to exchange the source and destination units.

### How do I use the Data Storage Converter?

Enter the required values for Value, From, To. The calculator applies the formula on this page and shows the main result with any supporting breakdown so you can check the arithmetic.

### What formula does the Data Storage Converter use?

Convert data storage to the base unit (B), then from the base unit to the destination. The visible formula section above lists the calculation path and the edge cases the page handles, so the result can be checked without relying on the form alone.

### Can the Data Storage Converter be used for exact decisions?

Use it as a calculation aid, not as a substitute for checking the underlying rule, contract, policy, or professional advice that applies to your situation. When a result depends on local rules, personal details, prices, or dates, enter those values yourself and confirm them before acting.

## Limitations and assumptions

- Inputs outside the supported range are rejected rather than forced into a result.
- The result depends on the values you enter for this data storage converter; it does not supply missing rates, rules, prices, dates, or assumptions for you.

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