Convert Megabytes to Gigabytes
Megabytes (MB) to Gigabytes (GB) — the formula, a worked example and a live converter, all in your browser.
Result
Megabytes to Gigabytes formula
To convert, multiply by the fixed factor below:
GB = MB × 0.001
Worked example
1 MB = 1 × 0.001 = 0.001 GB.
Megabytes to Gigabytes conversion table
| Megabytes (MB) | Gigabytes (GB) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
Common uses
Common for tracking phone data plans, app download sizes and cloud storage quotas across the MB/GB boundary.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the formula to convert megabytes to gigabytes?
Multiply the number of megabytes by 0.001 to get gigabytes (GB = MB × 0.001).
How many gigabytes are in a megabyte?
One megabyte equals 0.001 gigabytes.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact decimal (1000-based) and binary (1024-based) definitions and runs entirely in your browser, so nothing you type is uploaded.