Convert MB to GB Accurately

The key difference lies in the conversion factor:

• Binary (base 2): 1 GB = 1024 MB (used in computing, operating systems, and file sizes)
• Decimal (base 10): 1 GB = 1000 MB (often used in marketing storage devices)
• Example: 1024 MB = 1 GB (binary) vs. 1000 MB = 1 GB (decimal)

Our converter defaults to binary (1024) since it's the standard for technical calculations, but includes a decimal option for convenience.

This discrepancy happens due to binary vs. decimal conversion:

• Manufacturers market drives using decimal: 1 TB = 1000 GB = 1,000,000 MB
• Operating systems use binary: 1 TB (decimal) = 931.32 GB (binary)
• Additionally, some space is reserved for file system overhead

For example, a "1TB" drive (1,000,000,000,000 bytes) appears as ~931 GB in Windows/Mac because 1 GB = 1,073,741,824 bytes (binary).

Typical data usage for common activities (per hour):

• Web browsing: 50-150 MB
• Social media: 100-300 MB
• Music streaming (HD): 150-300 MB
• Video streaming (SD): 500-1000 MB (0.5-1 GB)
• Video streaming (HD): 1500-3000 MB (1.5-3 GB)
• Video streaming (4K): 7000-15000 MB (7-15 GB)
• Online gaming: 40-300 MB

Usage varies by quality settings, platform, and content type.

The difference is critical for data transfer speeds and storage:

• MB (Megabyte): Used for storage (files, drives). 1 MB = 8 Mb
• Mb (Megabit): Used for internet speeds. 1 Mb = 0.125 MB
• Example: A 100 Mbps internet connection can download ~12.5 MB/s

Always check the case: "MB" is 8x larger than "Mb". Our converter focuses on megabytes (MB) for storage.

Precision depends on the use case:

• Everyday use: Whole numbers or 1 decimal place (e.g., 2.5 GB instead of 2.56 GB)
• Storage planning: 2-3 decimal places for accurate capacity calculations
• Technical work: 3-6 decimal places for software development or server management

Our converter offers up to 6 decimal places to accommodate all scenarios, with 2 decimal places as the default for balance between precision and readability.