Gigabytes to Megabytes converter
Convert gigabytes (GB) to megabytes (MB) — results update instantly as you type.
Gigabytes to Megabytes
1 GB = 1,000 MB
How to convert Gigabytes to Megabytes
Digital storage is measured in bytes, with each step up multiplying by 1,000 in the SI convention used by storage manufacturers and this converter: 1 KB = 1,000 bytes, 1 MB = 1,000 KB, and so on up to petabytes. One byte always equals 8 bits.
All units convert through the bit. Because a byte is 8 bits, 1 MB equals 8,000,000 bits. Note that operating systems sometimes use binary units (KiB, MiB) where each step is 1,024 instead of 1,000.
Formula
GB × 1,000 = MB
Multiply your gigabytes value by 1,000 to get megabytes. For the reverse, divide by the same factor.
Gigabytes to Megabytes conversion table
| Gigabytes | Megabytes |
|---|---|
| 1 GB | 1,000 MB |
| 2 GB | 2,000 MB |
| 5 GB | 5,000 MB |
| 10 GB | 10,000 MB |
| 25 GB | 25,000 MB |
| 100 GB | 100,000 MB |
Common use cases
- Checking if a file fits on a USB drive or phone
- Comparing cloud storage plans in GB and TB
- Estimating download sizes from bandwidth
- Database and backup capacity planning
Frequently asked questions
In the decimal (SI) convention, 1 GB = 1,000 MB. In the binary convention used by some operating systems, 1 GiB = 1,024 MiB.