Data Converter Tool

Data Conversion

Data storage capacity is the amount of data that a storage device can hold. It is usually measured in bytes. This converter helps you understand the relationship between Bits, Bytes, and larger multiples like Gigabytes.

Data Units Explained

  • Bit (b): The basic unit of information in computing and digital communications. A bit can have only one of two values (0 or 1).
  • Byte (B): A unit of digital information that commonly consists of eight bits.
  • Kilobyte (KB): Historically 1024 bytes (binary prefix), though sometimes 1000 bytes (decimal) in some contexts. This tool uses the binary standard (1 KB = 1024 B).
  • Megabyte (MB): Equal to 1024 Kilobytes.
  • Gigabyte (GB): Equal to 1024 Megabytes.
  • Terabyte (TB): Equal to 1024 Gigabytes.

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Fun Fact: If a “Byte” is 8 bits, what is 4 bits? It’s called a “Nibble”! Engineers have a sense of humor.