Data Storage Units Explained
1 GB = 1,024 MB. Use MB for small files (photos, documents). Use GB for large storage (apps, videos, drives).
1 MB = 1,024 KB = 1,048,576 bytes
1 GB = 1,024 MB = 1,073,741,824 bytes
| Feature | Megabyte (MB) | Gigabyte (GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Smaller (1/1024 of GB) | Larger (1024 MB) |
| Typical photo | 2-5 MB | N/A |
| Typical app | 50-200 MB | 1-5 GB (large games) |
| Typical movie | 700-1500 MB | 1-4 GB (HD) |
| Phone storage | N/A | 64-512 GB |
| Internet speed | Mbps (megabits/s) | Gbps (gigabits/s) |
Megabyte (MB): 1 MB = 1,024 KB = 1,048,576 bytes. Gigabyte (GB): 1 GB = 1,024 MB = 1,073,741,824 bytes.
1 GB = 1,024 MB. Use MB for small files (photos, documents). Use GB for large storage (apps, videos, drives).
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