Terabytes to Gigabytes Converter
Type a value in terabytes to see it in gigabytes. It works both ways: type in the gigabytes box to convert back.
Formula
To convert terabytes to gigabytes, multiply by 1,000.
1 TB = 1,000 GB and 1 GB = 0.001 TB.
Terabytes to gigabytes table
| Terabytes | Gigabytes |
|---|---|
| 0.5 TB | 500 GB |
| 1 TB | 1,000 GB |
| 2 TB | 2,000 GB |
| 4 TB | 4,000 GB |
| 8 TB | 8,000 GB |
| 10 TB | 10,000 GB |
| 16 TB | 16,000 GB |
| 20 TB | 20,000 GB |
Worked examples
1 TB in gigabytes
1 TB
1,000 GB
1 × 1,000 = 1,000
8 TB in gigabytes
8 TB
8,000 GB
8 × 1,000 = 8,000
16 TB in gigabytes
16 TB
16,000 GB
16 × 1,000 = 16,000
About Terabytes to Gigabytes Converter
This converter turns terabytes into gigabytes as you type, and works the other way too: type in the gigabytes box to convert back. To convert terabytes to gigabytes, multiply by 1,000. For example, 1 TB is 1,000 GB, and 8 TB is 8,000 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 Terabytes to Gigabytes Converter
- Type the amount in terabytes 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 terabytes page.
- Choose a number of decimal places if you need a rounded figure, then copy the result line.
Common uses
- Understanding why a new drive shows less space than advertised
- Working out mobile data or cloud storage needs
- Converting download speeds into transfer times
- Checking whether files will fit on a drive or a memory card
Frequently asked questions
How many gigabytes are in one terabyte?
There are 1,000 gigabytes in one terabyte. This figure is exact, because both units have fixed definitions.
How do I convert terabytes to gigabytes?
To convert terabytes to gigabytes, multiply by 1,000. For example, 16 TB is 16,000 GB.
How do I convert gigabytes to terabytes?
Going the other way, divide by 1,000 (the same as multiplying by 0.001). The gigabytes to terabytes converter does this for you.
What is 8 TB in gigabytes?
8 TB is 8,000 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.