Gigabytes to bytes
bytes = gigabytes × 1,000,000,000
Reverse: bytes to gigabytes
How to convert gigabytes to bytes
One gigabyte is 1,000,000,000 bytes, so multiply the number of gigabytes by 1,000,000,000. For example, 20 gigabytes is 20 × 1,000,000,000 = 20,000,000,000 bytes. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 1e-9.
Quick estimate
Multiplying by about 1000000000 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.
| gigabytes | bytes |
|---|---|
| 1 gb | 1,000,000,000 b |
| 2 gb | 2,000,000,000 b |
| 3 gb | 3,000,000,000 b |
| 4 gb | 4,000,000,000 b |
| 5 gb | 5,000,000,000 b |
| 6 gb | 6,000,000,000 b |
| 7 gb | 7,000,000,000 b |
| 8 gb | 8,000,000,000 b |
| 9 gb | 9,000,000,000 b |
| 10 gb | 10,000,000,000 b |
| 11 gb | 11,000,000,000 b |
| 12 gb | 12,000,000,000 b |
| 13 gb | 13,000,000,000 b |
| 14 gb | 14,000,000,000 b |
| 15 gb | 15,000,000,000 b |
| 16 gb | 16,000,000,000 b |
| 17 gb | 17,000,000,000 b |
| 18 gb | 18,000,000,000 b |
| 19 gb | 19,000,000,000 b |
| 20 gb | 20,000,000,000 b |
| 25 gb | 25,000,000,000 b |
| 30 gb | 30,000,000,000 b |
| 40 gb | 40,000,000,000 b |
| 50 gb | 50,000,000,000 b |
| 60 gb | 60,000,000,000 b |
| 70 gb | 70,000,000,000 b |
| 75 gb | 75,000,000,000 b |
| 80 gb | 80,000,000,000 b |
| 90 gb | 90,000,000,000 b |
| 100 gb | 100,000,000,000 b |
| 120 gb | 120,000,000,000 b |
| 150 gb | 150,000,000,000 b |
| 200 gb | 200,000,000,000 b |
| 250 gb | 250,000,000,000 b |
| 300 gb | 300,000,000,000 b |
| 400 gb | 400,000,000,000 b |
| 500 gb | 500,000,000,000 b |
| 750 gb | 750,000,000,000 b |
| 1,000 gb | 1,000,000,000,000 b |
| 1,500 gb | 1,500,000,000,000 b |
| 2,000 gb | 2,000,000,000,000 b |
| 5,000 gb | 5,000,000,000,000 b |
| 10,000 gb | 10,000,000,000,000 b |
Questions
How many bytes are in a gigabyte?
1,000,000,000 bytes.
How do I convert gigabytes to bytes in a spreadsheet?
Put the value in A1 and type =A1*1000000000, 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.