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Convert Megabytes to Gigabytes – Data Converter

This converter turns any megabyte (MB) value into gigabytes (GB) using the metric base-10 relationship that device makers and cloud dashboards commonly follow.

Because 1 gigabyte equals 1,000 megabytes in the SI decimal system, the calculation is a simple division by 1,000. Use this to reconcile storage specs, transfer estimates, and billing breakpoints.

Updated Nov 30, 2025QA PASS — golden 25 / edge 120Run golden-edge-2026-01-23

Governance

Record cb6fd4b06d3d • Reviewed by Fidamen Standards Committee

Interactive Converter

Convert between megabyte and gigabyte with precision rounding.

Quick reference table

MegabyteGigabyte
1 MB0.01 GB
5 MB0.04 GB
10 MB0.08 GB
25 MB0.2 GB
50 MB0.4 GB
100 MB0.8 GB

Methodology

Apply the decimal SI definition: 1 GB = 1,000 MB. The converter divides the MB input by 1,000 to return GB.

If a context expects binary units (GiB), adjust with 1 GiB = 1,024 MiB = 1,048,576 KiB = 1,073,741,824 bytes; decimal remains the default shown here.

Worked examples

500 MB → 0.5 GB

1,000 MB → 1 GB

2,500 MB → 2.5 GB

F.A.Q.

Why do some tools use 1,024 instead of 1,000?

Operating systems that show GiB (gibibytes) use powers of two, so 1 GiB = 1,024 MiB. Hardware marketing, ISP plans, and most cloud dashboards use decimal SI (1 GB = 1,000 MB).

How do I handle MB listed as MiB?

If the source uses MiB, first convert MiB → bytes (MiB × 1,048,576) and then bytes → GB (bytes ÷ 1,000,000,000).

Does this account for filesystem or protocol overhead?

No. This is a pure unit conversion. Real storage availability and transfer throughput can be slightly lower once overhead is considered.

Sources & citations

Further resources

Versioning & Change Control

Audit record (versions, QA runs, reviewer sign-off, and evidence).

Record ID: cb6fd4b06d3d

What changed (latest)

v1.0.0 • 2025-11-30 • MINOR

Initial publication and governance baseline.

Why: Published with reviewed formulas, unit definitions, and UX controls.

Public QA status

PASS — golden 25 + edge 120

Last run: 2026-01-23 • Run: golden-edge-2026-01-23

Engine

v1.0.0

Data

Baseline (no external datasets)

Content

v1.0.0

UI

v1.0.0

Governance

Last updated: Nov 30, 2025

Reviewed by: Fidamen Standards Committee (Review board)

Credentials: Internal QA

Risk level: low

Reviewer profile (entity)

Fidamen Standards Committee

Review board

Internal QA

Entity ID: https://fidamen.com/reviewers/fidamen-standards-committee#person

Semantic versioning

  • MAJOR: Calculation outputs can change for the same inputs (formula, rounding policy, assumptions).
  • MINOR: New features or fields that do not change existing outputs for the same inputs.
  • PATCH: Bug fixes, copy edits, or accessibility changes that do not change intended outputs except for previously incorrect cases.

Review protocol

  • Verify formulas and unit definitions against primary standards or datasets.
  • Run golden-case regression suite and edge-case suite.
  • Record reviewer sign-off with credentials and scope.
  • Document assumptions, limitations, and jurisdiction applicability.

Assumptions & limitations

  • Uses exact unit definitions from the Fidamen conversion library.
  • Internal calculations use double precision; display rounding follows the unit's configured decimal places.
  • Not a substitute for calibrated instruments in regulated contexts.
  • Jurisdiction-specific rules may require official guidance.

Change log

v1.0.0 • 2025-11-30 • MINOR

Initial publication and governance baseline.

Why: Published with reviewed formulas, unit definitions, and UX controls.

Areas: engine, content, ui • Reviewer: Fidamen Standards Committee • Entry ID: 4eeea3affc45