Bytes Converter

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• Binary System
• Frequently Asked Questions

Binary System

In the binary system (ISO/IEC 80000-13), the prefixes used to represent multiples of bytes are based on powers of two. The prefixes used to represent multiples of bytes in the ISO/IEC 80000-13 standard are:

• Kibi (Ki), which represents 2¹⁰ (1,024) bytes.
• Mebi (Mi), which represents 2²⁰ (1,048,576) bytes.
• Gibi (Gi), which represents 2³⁰ (1,073,741,824) bytes.
• Tebi (Ti), which represents 2⁴⁰ (1,099,511,627,776) bytes.
• Pebi (Pi), which represents 2⁵⁰ (1,125,899,906,842,624) bytes.

These prefixes are often used to describe the capacity of computer memory or storage devices. For example, a computer with 8 GiB of RAM has a memory capacity of 8 x 1,073,741,824 bytes, which is approximately 8 billion bytes.

It is worth noting that the binary prefixes specified in the ISO/IEC 80000-13 standard are not used universally, and you may encounter other prefixes (such as "Mega" or "Giga") used to describe data storage capacity. These prefixes are based on powers of ten, rather than powers of two, and may result in a slightly different reported value.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a byte?

A byte is a unit of digital storage equal to 8 bits. It is used to represent data in computers and other electronic devices.

How do you convert bytes to kilobytes (KB)?

To convert bytes to kilobytes, divide the number of bytes by 1,024. For example, 2,048 bytes equals 2 KB.

What’s the difference between KB, MB, GB, and TB?

They are different units of digital storage. 1 KB = 1,024 bytes, 1 MB = 1,024 KB, 1 GB = 1,024 MB, and 1 TB = 1,024 GB.