Data Storage Converter
Free data storage converter from bytes to petabytes. Convert between KB, MB, GB, TB, and all digital storage units instantly.
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Convert Data Storage Units Instantly
Working with file sizes, storage capacity, or bandwidth? Our data storage converter handles conversions between bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, terabytes, and petabytes using binary (1024) conversion factors.
Understanding Data Storage Units
Data storage is measured in bytes, with each larger unit being 1,024 times the previous (in binary). A kilobyte is 1,024 bytes, a megabyte is 1,024 KB, and so on. Understanding these conversions is essential for working with files, storage devices, and data transfer.
Binary Conversion
1 KB = 1,024 Bytes = 2^10 BytesWhy Use This Converter?
All Units
Convert between any unit from bytes to petabytes.
Binary & Decimal
Understand the difference between KB and KiB.
Instant
Real-time results as you type.
How to Convert
Common Applications
Hardware Shopping
Understand actual drive and memory capacities.
File Transfers
Calculate download times and space needed.
Software Development
Plan storage requirements.
Cloud Services
Compare storage plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Drive manufacturers use decimal (1 KB = 1,000 bytes) while computers use binary (1 KB = 1,024 bytes). This difference compounds with larger units, so a '1 TB' drive appears as about 931 GB in your computer.