Time & Data
Byte Size Converter
Convert byte sizes between decimal and binary units.
About Byte Size Converter
Byte Size Converter compares decimal and binary storage units so file sizes, memory values, and transfer limits are easier to read.
Common uses
- Convert bytes from an API response into MB or MiB.
- Compare disk vendor units with operating-system units.
- Check upload limits before documenting them.
Good to know
Decimal units use powers of 1000, while binary units use powers of 1024. The difference grows as values get larger.
Decimal and binary units
Storage vendors often use decimal units such as MB and GB, while operating systems often display binary units such as MiB and GiB. The difference grows with larger values.
Documentation workflow
Convert raw byte values from APIs, logs, upload limits, and object storage responses before writing documentation so readers can compare limits quickly.
Common mistakes
Do not mix MB and MiB in the same sentence unless the difference is intentional. The labels describe different multipliers.
Before you rely on the output
- Confirm timezone, unit, precision, and source-system expectations before using converted values for scheduling, billing, legal, or operational deadlines.
- Privacy mode: inputs are processed locally in your browser and are not intentionally sent to an application server.
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