Gigabytes to Megabytes Converter
Storage plans, phone specs, and download sizes are sold in gigabytes, but individual files live in megabytes. Converting GB to MB answers everyday questions: how many songs fit on a 16 GB phone, what a 5 GB monthly data cap means per video, or how big that ‘2 GB’ update really is. One gigabyte equals 1024 megabytes — multiply gigabytes by 1024. The converter above gives instant two-way results, the reference table lists common capacities, and the FAQs explain why your 1 TB drive never shows a full terabyte.
GB to MB Calculator
Everything runs in your browser — your data never leaves your device.
Quick Reference Table
| Gigabytes (GB) | Megabytes (MB) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1024 |
| 2 | 2048 |
| 3 | 3072 |
| 4 | 4096 |
| 5 | 5120 |
| 6 | 6144 |
| 7 | 7168 |
| 8 | 8192 |
| 9 | 9216 |
| 10 | 10240 |
| 100 | 102400 |
| 500 | 512000 |
| 1000 | 1024000 |
| 5000 | 5120000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many megabytes are in 2 gigabytes?
2 gigabytes = 2048 megabytes. Just apply the conversion to any value with the converter above.
What is the formula to convert gigabytes to megabytes?
To convert gigabytes to megabytes, multiply the number of gigabytes by 1024. In short: 1 GB = 1024 MB.
How many MB are in a 2 GB video file?
2 GB equals 2048 MB (2 × 1024). That is roughly 500 four-minute songs or about 40 minutes of HD video, depending on compression. Enter 2 in the converter to verify.
How do I convert megabytes back to gigabytes?
Simply reverse the math: to go from megabytes to gigabytes, divide the megabytes by 1024. Or use our dedicated Megabytes to Gigabytes converter.