Question 1

What data units can I convert?

Accepted Answer

Bits, bytes, KB, MB, GB, TB, PB, and their binary equivalents (KiB, MiB, GiB, etc.).

Question 2

What is the difference between decimal and binary units?

Accepted Answer

Decimal uses 1000 (KB, MB). Binary uses 1024 (KiB, MiB). 1 GB = 0.93 GiB.

Question 3

Which system do storage manufacturers use?

Accepted Answer

Hard drives use decimal (1 TB = 1,000 GB). Operating systems often use binary (showing less space).

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