GB to GiB (Binary)
Convert Gigabytes (decimal) to Gibibytes (binary) instantly. Free, fast, and accurate.
What This Conversion Does
Converts decimal gigabytes (as storage makers count) to binary gibibytes (as operating systems count), explaining why a 500 GB drive shows about 465 GB.
How to Use This Converter
Type a value in Gigabytes (decimal) into the input field. The result in Gibibytes (binary) appears instantly. Click the result to copy it.
Worked Example
500 GB drive: 500 × 0.931323 ≈ 465.66 GiB, which your OS labels as '465 GB'.
Quick Reference Table
| Gigabytes (decimal) | Gibibytes (binary) |
|---|---|
| 100 | 93.13 |
| 250 | 232.83 |
| 500 | 465.66 |
| 1000 | 931.32 |
Common Uses
Understanding why advertised storage capacity is smaller than what your computer reports.
Precision & Rounding
The conversion factor is fixed, so accuracy depends only on the precision of your input value. Keep full precision during calculation and round the final result to match your input.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
The space isn't 'missing' — it's the same bytes counted in two systems. No formatting recovers it.
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Example Conversions
| Gigabytes (decimal) | Gibibytes (binary) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.931 |
| 100 | 93.13 |
| 250 | 232.83 |
| 500 | 465.66 |