Megabyte

MB

1,000,000 bytes (SI)

About Megabyte (MB)

Equal to 1,000 kilobytes (1,000,000 bytes) in SI convention, the megabyte is the common unit for digital photo file sizes, MP3 songs (3-10 MB each), and smartphone app sizes. Early floppy disks held 1.44 MB, and the megabyte remains a practical reference point for everyday file sizes.

Category
Data Storage
Symbol
MB
Also known as
megabytes
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Megabyte (MB)?

1,000,000 bytes (SI)

How many Gigabyte (GB) are in one Megabyte (MB)?

One Megabyte (MB) equals 0.001 Gigabyte (GB).

How many Kilobyte (KB) are in one Megabyte (MB)?

One Megabyte (MB) equals 1,000 Kilobyte (KB).

How many Byte (B) are in one Megabyte (MB)?

One Megabyte (MB) equals 1,000,000 Byte (B).

How do I convert Megabyte to Gigabyte?

To convert Megabyte to Gigabyte, multiply the value by 0.001 (1 MB = 0.001 GB).