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Gigabytes to Megabytes

A gigabyte is 1,000 megabytes, the standard unit for phone storage, video files, and monthly data plans. A megabyte is 1,000 kilobytes, a common unit for document, photo, and small app file sizes. 1 GB equals 1,000 MB, so converting between them is a matter of multiplying by that fixed factor — type any value into the converter below and both sides update instantly as you type.

Both units belong to data, measured here against data's base unit (bit) — every other data unit on this site converts through that same reference point, which is why the table below can also be read as a quick cross-check against nearby values.

Formula

MB = GB × 1,000

GB = MB × 0.001

Worked example: 5 GB × 1,000 = 5,000 MB.

Conversion table

Gigabyte (GB)Megabyte (MB)
1 GB1,000 MB
2 GB2,000 MB
3 GB3,000 MB
5 GB5,000 MB
10 GB10,000 MB
20 GB20,000 MB
25 GB25,000 MB
50 GB50,000 MB
100 GB100,000 MB
250 GB250,000 MB
500 GB500,000 MB
1,000 GB1,000,000 MB

Frequently asked

How many Megabytes in a gigabyte?
1 GB equals 1,000 MB.
How do I convert Gigabytes to Megabytes?
Multiply the value in GB by 1,000 to get MB. The converter above does this instantly as you type.
Is the conversion exact?
Yes — Gigabyte and Megabyte are both defined by a fixed conversion factor to data's base unit (bit), so the result shown is exact to the precision displayed, not an approximation.

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