Question 1

How many bytes are in a megabyte?

Accepted Answer

In decimal (SI) units 1 MB = 1,000,000 bytes. In binary units 1 MiB = 1,048,576 bytes (1024 x 1024). Storage makers use decimal; operating systems often use binary.

Question 2

What is the difference between KB and KiB?

Accepted Answer

KB (kilobyte) is 1000 bytes in the decimal standard, while KiB (kibibyte) is 1024 bytes in the binary standard. The converter shows both so the numbers always match your context.

Question 3

Is the file size converter free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, needs no sign-up and works on any device.

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