File Size Converter

Binary vs Decimal

This converter uses binary (base 1024) units, which is the standard for computer storage. For example, 1 KB = 1024 bytes, not 1000 bytes.

Common File Sizes

• 1 KB: ~1,000 characters of text
• 1 MB: ~1 minute of MP3 audio
• 1 GB: ~1 hour of video
• 1 TB: ~200,000 photos