Bytes to Megabytes Converter
Convert bytes to MB and MB to bytes instantly
1,048,576 Bytes = 1 Megabyte
1 Megabyte = 1,048,576 Bytes
Common Conversions
Bytes → Megabytes
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Megabytes → Bytes
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About Bytes to Megabytes Converter
A byte (B) is the basic unit of digital information storage, consisting of 8 bits. Bytes are used to measure file sizes, memory capacity, and data transfer.
A megabyte (MB) equals 1,048,576 bytes (220) in the binary (IEC) definition used by most operating systems, or exactly 1,000,000 bytes in the decimal (SI) definition used by storage manufacturers. This converter uses the binary definition.
Common sizes: a plain text email is about 2 KB (2,048 bytes), an MP3 song is about 5 MB, a high-resolution photo is 5–20 MB, and a full-length movie can be 1,000–5,000 MB.