Data Storage Converter
Convert between bytes, KB, MB, GB, TB, and PB — with both binary (1024) and decimal (1000) variants.
Convert Data Storage
All Conversions
Bytes (B)
1,073,741,824
Kilobytes (KB)
1,048,576
Megabytes (MB)
1,024
Gigabytes (GB)
1
Terabytes (TB)
0.000977
Petabytes (PB)
9.5367e-7
Kilobytes SI (kB = 1000 B)
1,073,741.824
Megabytes SI (MB = 1000² B)
1,073.7418
Gigabytes SI (GB = 1000³ B)
1.073742
How to Use This Converter
Enter a data size, select your starting unit, and see all equivalent sizes instantly. Useful when comparing mobile data plans, storage devices, or file sizes — particularly important when evaluating Nigerian telecoms data bundles.
Binary vs. Decimal
Storage capacity is typically measured in binary (1 KB = 1,024 bytes) while internet speeds and telecom bundles are often measured in decimal (1 KB = 1,000 bytes). This calculator shows both.
1 GB (binary)1,073,741,824 bytes = 1,024 MB
1 GB (decimal)1,000,000,000 bytes = 1,000 MB
Difference~7% — explains why hard drives appear smaller
FAQ
Typical data usage varies widely. Light users (social media, messaging): 1–3 GB/month. Medium users (streaming music, video calls): 5–10 GB/month. Heavy users (video streaming, downloads): 15–30 GB/month. WhatsApp video calls use approximately 25 MB/min. YouTube at 480p uses about 250 MB/hour. TikTok scrolling uses roughly 840 MB/hour.
Nigerian telecoms (MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9mobile) measure data in decimal gigabytes (1 GB = 1,000 MB). Background app updates, auto-playing videos, and cloud backups consume data silently. WhatsApp media auto-download is a major data drain — disable automatic media downloads to conserve data. Also check if apps are using mobile data in the background.
As of 2024-2025: 4G LTE average download speed is 15–25 Mbps in Lagos and Abuja. Fibre broadband (Spectranet, IPNX, Smile) offers 10–100 Mbps in coverage areas. 5G is being rolled out by MTN and Airtel in major cities with speeds up to 200 Mbps. Rural areas typically rely on 3G at 2–8 Mbps or satellite internet (Starlink is available in Nigeria).