Bits and bytes
A bit is the smallest binary data unit. One byte equals 8 bits and is commonly used for file sizes and storage capacity.
Digital storage guide
How digital storage units work
Digital storage starts with bits and bytes. Decimal units use powers of 1000, while binary units use powers of 1024.
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Decimal storage
Decimal units include KB, MB, GB, TB, and PB. In this system, 1 GB = 1000 MB.
Binary storage
Binary units include KiB, MiB, GiB, TiB, and PiB. In this system, 1 GiB = 1024 MiB.