GiB digital storage unit.
GiBs to MiBs Converter — GiB to MiB
Convert GiB (GiB) to MiB (MiB) using the exact conversion factor (1 gib = 1,024 mib). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
GiBs to MiBs converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
MiB digital storage unit.
Result = input x 8.58993459e+9 / 8.388608e+6.
Digital storage uses bits as the base unit.
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About Converting GiBs to MiBs
GiB and MiB are everyday digital-storage units, used for everything from file sizes and app downloads to storage device capacity and mobile data allowances. Specifically: GiB digital storage unit, and miB digital storage unit.
Formula
mibs = gibs × 1024
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 gib equals 8589934592 base units, and 1 mib equals 8388608 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct gib-to-mib factor of 1024.
Simple example
1 GiB × 1024 = 1,024 MiB
1 gib = 1,024 mibs.
Real-world example
500 GiB × 1024 = 512,000 MiB
500 gibs = 512,000 mibs.
Conversion table
| GiB (GiB) | MiB (MiB) |
|---|---|
| 1 GiB | 1,024 MiB |
| 8 GiB | 8,192 MiB |
| 16 GiB | 16,384 MiB |
| 64 GiB | 65,536 MiB |
| 256 GiB | 262,144 MiB |
| 1,000 GiB | 1,024,000 MiB |
Reverse conversion: MiB to GiB
1 MiB × 0.0009765625 = 0.0009765625 GiB
1 mib = 0.0009765625 gibs.
gibs = mibs × 0.0009765625
For a page dedicated to this direction, see MiB to GiB.
Understanding the GiB (GiB)
GiB digital storage unit.
Understanding the MiB (MiB)
MiB digital storage unit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many mibs are in 1 gib?
1 gib equals 1,024 mibs, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert gib to mib?
Multiply the gib value by 1024. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert mib back to gib?
Use the reverse factor: 1 mib equals 0.0009765625 gibs. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a gib?
GiB (GiB) is a unit of digital storage.
What is a mib?
MiB (MiB) is a unit of digital storage.
Is the gib to mib conversion exact?
Yes. Both gib and mib are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1024 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.