Gigabytes to megabytes
megabytes = gigabytes × 1,000
Reverse: megabytes to gigabytes
How to convert gigabytes to megabytes
One gigabyte is 1,000 megabytes, so multiply the number of gigabytes by 1,000. For example, 20 gigabytes is 20 × 1,000 = 20,000 megabytes. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 0.001.
Quick estimate
Multiplying by about 1000 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 | megabytes |
|---|---|
| 1 gb | 1,000 mb |
| 2 gb | 2,000 mb |
| 3 gb | 3,000 mb |
| 4 gb | 4,000 mb |
| 5 gb | 5,000 mb |
| 6 gb | 6,000 mb |
| 7 gb | 7,000 mb |
| 8 gb | 8,000 mb |
| 9 gb | 9,000 mb |
| 10 gb | 10,000 mb |
| 11 gb | 11,000 mb |
| 12 gb | 12,000 mb |
| 13 gb | 13,000 mb |
| 14 gb | 14,000 mb |
| 15 gb | 15,000 mb |
| 16 gb | 16,000 mb |
| 17 gb | 17,000 mb |
| 18 gb | 18,000 mb |
| 19 gb | 19,000 mb |
| 20 gb | 20,000 mb |
| 25 gb | 25,000 mb |
| 30 gb | 30,000 mb |
| 40 gb | 40,000 mb |
| 50 gb | 50,000 mb |
| 60 gb | 60,000 mb |
| 70 gb | 70,000 mb |
| 75 gb | 75,000 mb |
| 80 gb | 80,000 mb |
| 90 gb | 90,000 mb |
| 100 gb | 100,000 mb |
| 120 gb | 120,000 mb |
| 150 gb | 150,000 mb |
| 200 gb | 200,000 mb |
| 250 gb | 250,000 mb |
| 300 gb | 300,000 mb |
| 400 gb | 400,000 mb |
| 500 gb | 500,000 mb |
| 750 gb | 750,000 mb |
| 1,000 gb | 1,000,000 mb |
| 1,500 gb | 1,500,000 mb |
| 2,000 gb | 2,000,000 mb |
| 5,000 gb | 5,000,000 mb |
| 10,000 gb | 10,000,000 mb |
Questions
How many megabytes are in a gigabyte?
1,000 megabytes.
How do I convert gigabytes to megabytes in a spreadsheet?
Put the value in A1 and type =A1*1000, 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.