Convert Gibibytes to Gigabytes
Gibibytes (GiB) to Gigabytes (GB) — the formula, a worked example and a live converter, all in your browser.
Gibibytes to Gigabytes formula
To convert, multiply by the fixed factor below:
GB = GiB × 1.0737
This pair crosses the decimal/binary divide: drive makers and networks count in powers of 1,000, while operating systems and RAM count in powers of 1,024 — which is why the factor isn't a clean power of ten.
Worked example
1 GiB = 1 × 1.0737 = 1.0737 GB.
Gibibytes to Gigabytes conversion table
| Gibibytes (GiB) | Gigabytes (GB) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.0737 |
| 5 | 5.3687 |
| 10 | 10.7374 |
| 100 | 107.37 |
| 500 | 536.87 |
| 1,000 | 1,073.74 |
Common uses
Useful for translating the GiB values in cloud instance specs and OS reports back into decimal gigabytes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the formula to convert gibibytes to gigabytes?
Multiply the number of gibibytes by 1.0737 to get gigabytes (GB = GiB × 1.0737).
How many gigabytes are in a gibibyte?
One gibibyte equals 1.0737 gigabytes.
Why do GiB and GB differ at all?
GiB counts in powers of 1024 (binary, used by operating systems and RAM), while GB counts in powers of 1000 (decimal, used by drive makers and networks). Same bytes, two counting systems.