Megabytes to Gigabytes Converter
Type a value in megabytes to see it in gigabytes. It works both ways: type in the gigabytes box to convert back.
Formula
To convert megabytes to gigabytes, divide by 1,000 (the same as multiplying by 0.001).
1 MB = 0.001 GB and 1 GB = 1,000 MB.
Megabytes to gigabytes table
| Megabytes | Gigabytes |
|---|---|
| 1 MB | 0.001 GB |
| 10 MB | 0.01 GB |
| 50 MB | 0.05 GB |
| 100 MB | 0.1 GB |
| 256 MB | 0.256 GB |
| 500 MB | 0.5 GB |
| 1,000 MB | 1 GB |
| 2,048 MB | 2.048 GB |
| 5,000 MB | 5 GB |
Worked examples
10 MB in gigabytes
10 MB
0.01 GB
10 × 0.001 = 0.01
256 MB in gigabytes
256 MB
0.256 GB
256 × 0.001 = 0.256
2,048 MB in gigabytes
2,048 MB
2.048 GB
2,048 × 0.001 = 2.048
About Megabytes to Gigabytes Converter
This converter turns megabytes into gigabytes as you type, and works the other way too: type in the gigabytes box to convert back. To convert megabytes to gigabytes, divide by 1,000 (the same as multiplying by 0.001). For example, 10 MB is 0.01 GB, and 256 MB is 0.256 GB.
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 Megabytes to Gigabytes Converter
- Type the amount in megabytes in the first box.
- Read the answer in gigabytes in the second box and in the result line below.
- To convert the other way, type in the gigabytes box instead, or use the swap button to open the gigabytes to megabytes page.
- 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 gigabytes are in one megabyte?
There are 0.001 gigabytes in one megabyte. This figure is exact, because both units have fixed definitions.
How do I convert megabytes to gigabytes?
To convert megabytes to gigabytes, divide by 1,000 (the same as multiplying by 0.001). For example, 2,048 MB is 2.048 GB.
How do I convert gigabytes to megabytes?
Going the other way, multiply by 1,000. The gigabytes to megabytes converter does this for you.
What is 500 MB in gigabytes?
500 MB is 0.5 GB.
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.