Popup calculator Copy a link to this page Print this page Email a link to this page Scroll up to form What does this mean? Remove this row Open/Close content Close content Return to content Copy to clipboard

Gigabytes and Bytes Converter

Spelling: American | British
Use this calculator to convert gigabytes (GB) to bytes (B) and bytes to gigabytes. This converter is part of the full data storage converter tool.

Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made in building our calculator tools, we are not to be held liable for any damages or monetary losses arising out of or in connection with their use. Full disclaimer.


Gigabytes to Bytes Conversions

Gigabytes Bytes
1 gigabyte 1000000000 bytes
2 gigabytes 2000000000 bytes
3 gigabytes 3000000000 bytes
4 gigabytes 4000000000 bytes
5 gigabytes 5000000000 bytes
6 gigabytes 6000000000 bytes
7 gigabytes 7000000000 bytes
8 gigabytes 8000000000 bytes
9 gigabytes 9000000000 bytes
10 gigabytes 10000000000 bytes
11 gigabytes 11000000000 bytes
12 gigabytes 12000000000 bytes
13 gigabytes 13000000000 bytes
14 gigabytes 14000000000 bytes
15 gigabytes 15000000000 bytes
16 gigabytes 16000000000 bytes
17 gigabytes 17000000000 bytes
18 gigabytes 18000000000 bytes
19 gigabytes 19000000000 bytes
20 gigabytes 20000000000 bytes
Figures rounded to a maximum of 5 decimal places (7 with smaller numbers).

How many bytes are there in 1 gigabyte?

There are 1000000000 bytes in 1 gigabyte. To convert from gigabytes to bytes, multiply your figure by 1000000000 .


What is a byte?

It is common for confusion to arise between bytes and bits. A byte represents eight unique bits of information. Each bit will be assigned a value of a 0 or a 1. This entire group of bits will then act as a packet of data. Examples here can be a letter, a number or a symbol such as a question mark. Bytes can be thought of as the "DNA" that is used to form larger strings of data and eventually, entire programs. It is important to keep in mind that unlike the diminutive bit, the byte is used to explain larger numbers.

What is a gigabyte?

A gigabyte is the equivalent of 1,000,000,000 bytes. Still, many fields of computer science will refer to this number as 1,073,741,824 (1,024^3) bytes. This second figure will often be used when speaking about different sizes of RAM within an operating system. To make sense out of this large figure, let's use it in reference:

  • 1 gigabyte is 1,000 megabytes.
  • 1 gigabyte is 1,000,000 kilobytes.
So, we can see how these numbers will exponentially add up. This should come as no surprise, as the typical storage capacity of a smartphone is now generally between 2 and 4 gigabytes. That is a lot of bytes!


Other individual data storage converters

Gigabytes and Bits, Gigabytes and Bytes, Kilobytes and Gigabytes, Megabytes and Gigabytes, Terabytes and Gigabytes,

The History of the Calculator

From abacus to iPhones, learn how calculators developed over time.