Bytes to megabytes
megabytes = bytes × 0.000001
Reverse: megabytes to bytes
How to convert bytes to megabytes
One byte is 0.000001 megabytes, so multiply the number of bytes by 0.000001. For example, 20 bytes is 20 × 0.000001 = 0.00002 megabytes. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 1,000,000.
Quick estimate
Multiplying by about 0.000001 gets within 0.0% of the exact answer, which is enough to check that a result makes sense.
Where it comes up
Data conversions come up when comparing storage on phones and drives, file and download sizes, and internet plans.
| bytes | megabytes |
|---|---|
| 1 b | 0.000001 mb |
| 2 b | 0.000002 mb |
| 3 b | 0.000003 mb |
| 4 b | 0.000004 mb |
| 5 b | 0.000005 mb |
| 6 b | 0.000006 mb |
| 7 b | 0.000007 mb |
| 8 b | 0.000008 mb |
| 9 b | 0.000009 mb |
| 10 b | 0.00001 mb |
| 11 b | 0.000011 mb |
| 12 b | 0.000012 mb |
| 13 b | 0.000013 mb |
| 14 b | 0.000014 mb |
| 15 b | 0.000015 mb |
| 16 b | 0.000016 mb |
| 17 b | 0.000017 mb |
| 18 b | 0.000018 mb |
| 19 b | 0.000019 mb |
| 20 b | 0.00002 mb |
| 25 b | 0.000025 mb |
| 30 b | 0.00003 mb |
| 40 b | 0.00004 mb |
| 50 b | 0.00005 mb |
| 60 b | 0.00006 mb |
| 70 b | 0.00007 mb |
| 75 b | 0.000075 mb |
| 80 b | 0.00008 mb |
| 90 b | 0.00009 mb |
| 100 b | 0.0001 mb |
| 120 b | 0.00012 mb |
| 150 b | 0.00015 mb |
| 200 b | 0.0002 mb |
| 250 b | 0.00025 mb |
| 300 b | 0.0003 mb |
| 400 b | 0.0004 mb |
| 500 b | 0.0005 mb |
| 750 b | 0.00075 mb |
| 1,000 b | 0.001 mb |
| 1,500 b | 0.0015 mb |
| 2,000 b | 0.002 mb |
| 5,000 b | 0.005 mb |
| 10,000 b | 0.01 mb |
Questions
How many megabytes are in a byte?
0.000001 megabytes.
How do I convert bytes to megabytes in a spreadsheet?
Put the value in A1 and type =A1*0.000001, then fill the formula down the column.
Are the values in the table exact?
They are calculated from the exact definitions of the units and rounded only for display. Open any row for the full working.