Question 1

What is the difference between binary and decimal data units?

Accepted Answer

Binary units (KiB, MiB, GiB) use powers of 1024, while decimal units (KB, MB, GB) use powers of 1000. This converter handles both standards.

Question 2

Why do storage devices show less space than advertised?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturers use decimal units (1 GB = 1 billion bytes), while operating systems often use binary (1 GiB = 1.073 billion bytes), creating an apparent discrepancy.

Question 3

How do I convert between storage units accurately?

Accepted Answer

Enter your value and select the source unit. The converter will calculate the equivalent in your target unit using the correct conversion factor.

Question 4

What storage units are commonly used today?

Accepted Answer

Common units range from bytes and kilobytes for small files to terabytes and petabytes for large storage systems. This converter handles the full range.

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