The short answer
- 1 MB = 0.001 GB
- 1 GB = 1,000 MB
Worked example2,500 MB × 0.001 = 2.5 GB
UNIT CONVERSION
← Data storage converterMegabytes to gigabytes
To convert megabytes to gigabytes, multiply the number of megabytes by 0.001.
What the units mean
Megabyte. The megabyte here is the decimal unit of 1,000,000 bytes used by storage makers and networks. The binary mebibyte (MiB) is 1,048,576 bytes.
Gigabyte. The gigabyte is 1,000,000,000 bytes. Operating systems that count in binary units show the same drive as fewer gigabytes, because their 'GB' is really a GiB.
Megabytes to gigabytes table
| Megabytes (MB) | Gigabytes (GB) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 250 | 0.25 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 700 | 0.7 |
| 750 | 0.75 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
| 1,500 | 1.5 |
| 2,000 | 2 |
| 2,500 | 2.5 |
| 4,000 | 4 |
| 5,000 | 5 |
| 8,000 | 8 |
| 10,000 | 10 |
| 50,000 | 50 |
| 100,000 | 100 |
Values are rounded to 7 significant figures.
Common questions
How do I convert megabytes to gigabytes?
Multiply the number of megabytes by 0.001. For example, 2,500 MB × 0.001 = 2.5 GB.
How many gigabytes are in one megabyte?
One megabyte is exactly 0.001 gigabytes.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units have exact legal definitions, so the factor is exact. Values on this page are rounded to 7 significant figures.