Skip to main content
matte

Megabytes to Gigabytes

A megabyte is 1,000 kilobytes, a common unit for document, photo, and small app file sizes. A gigabyte is 1,000 megabytes, the standard unit for phone storage, video files, and monthly data plans. 1 MB equals 0.001 GB, 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

GB = MB × 0.001

MB = GB × 1,000

Worked example: 5 MB × 0.001 = 0.005 GB.

Conversion table

Megabyte (MB)Gigabyte (GB)
1 MB0.001 GB
2 MB0.002 GB
3 MB0.003 GB
5 MB0.005 GB
10 MB0.01 GB
20 MB0.02 GB
25 MB0.025 GB
50 MB0.05 GB
100 MB0.1 GB
250 MB0.25 GB
500 MB0.5 GB
1,000 MB1 GB

Frequently asked

How many Gigabytes in a megabyte?
1 MB equals 0.001 GB.
How do I convert Megabytes to Gigabytes?
Multiply the value in MB by 0.001 to get GB. The converter above does this instantly as you type.
Is the conversion exact?
Yes — Megabyte and Gigabyte 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.

Reverse conversion

More data conversions

Full converter