Gigabytes to Terabytes Converter

Type a value in gigabytes to see it in terabytes. It works both ways: type in the terabytes box to convert back.

Formula

To convert gigabytes to terabytes, divide by 1,000 (the same as multiplying by 0.001).

1 GB = 0.001 TB and 1 TB = 1,000 GB.

Gigabytes to terabytes table

Gigabytes to terabytes
GigabytesTerabytes
1 GB0.001 TB
2 GB0.002 TB
4 GB0.004 TB
8 GB0.008 TB
16 GB0.016 TB
32 GB0.032 TB
64 GB0.064 TB
128 GB0.128 TB
256 GB0.256 TB
500 GB0.5 TB
1,000 GB1 TB

Worked examples

2 GB in terabytes

2 GB

0.002 TB

2 × 0.001 = 0.002

32 GB in terabytes

32 GB

0.032 TB

32 × 0.001 = 0.032

500 GB in terabytes

500 GB

0.5 TB

500 × 0.001 = 0.5

About Gigabytes to Terabytes Converter

This converter turns gigabytes into terabytes as you type, and works the other way too: type in the terabytes box to convert back. To convert gigabytes to terabytes, divide by 1,000 (the same as multiplying by 0.001). For example, 2 GB is 0.002 TB, and 32 GB is 0.032 TB.

Data sizes come in decimal units (1 GB = 1,000 MB) used by storage makers, and binary units (1 GiB = 1,024 MiB) used by many operating systems. This page says which it uses. Both units have exact definitions, so the converter gives an exact result, rounded only for display. Use the table below for common values, or set the decimal places to round the answer for a form or a label.

How to use Gigabytes to Terabytes Converter

  1. Type the amount in gigabytes in the first box.
  2. Read the answer in terabytes in the second box and in the result line below.
  3. To convert the other way, type in the terabytes box instead, or use the swap button to open the terabytes to gigabytes page.
  4. Choose a number of decimal places if you need a rounded figure, then copy the result line.

Common uses

  • Checking whether files will fit on a drive or a memory card
  • Understanding why a new drive shows less space than advertised
  • Working out mobile data or cloud storage needs
  • Converting download speeds into transfer times

Frequently asked questions

How many terabytes are in one gigabyte?

There are 0.001 terabytes in one gigabyte. This figure is exact, because both units have fixed definitions.

How do I convert gigabytes to terabytes?

To convert gigabytes to terabytes, divide by 1,000 (the same as multiplying by 0.001). For example, 500 GB is 0.5 TB.

How do I convert terabytes to gigabytes?

Going the other way, multiply by 1,000. The terabytes to gigabytes converter does this for you.

What is 128 GB in terabytes?

128 GB is 0.128 TB.

Why does my computer show less space than the drive says?

Drive makers count 1 GB as 1,000,000,000 bytes. Windows counts in binary units, where 1 GiB is 1,073,741,824 bytes, but labels them GB. So a 500 GB drive appears as about 465 GB.