Mebibyte

MiB

1,048,576 bytes (binary)

About Mebibyte (MiB)

Exactly 1,048,576 bytes (1,024 KiB), the mebibyte represents the true binary megabyte. When your operating system reports a file as slightly smaller than the vendor's decimal megabyte claim, the discrepancy arises because the OS uses mebibytes while manufacturers use decimal megabytes.

Category
Data Storage
Symbol
MiB
Also known as
mebibytes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Mebibyte (MiB)?

1,048,576 bytes (binary)

How many Byte (B) are in one Mebibyte (MiB)?

One Mebibyte (MiB) equals 1,048,576 Byte (B).

How many Kilobyte (KB) are in one Mebibyte (MiB)?

One Mebibyte (MiB) equals 1,048.58 Kilobyte (KB).

How many Megabyte (MB) are in one Mebibyte (MiB)?

One Mebibyte (MiB) equals 1.0486 Megabyte (MB).

How do I convert Mebibyte to Byte?

To convert Mebibyte to Byte, multiply the value by 1,048,576 (1 MiB = 1,048,576 B).