How many megabytes are in 1 mebibyte?

1 MiB equals 1.048576 MB. This is an exact conversion factor defined by NIST.

How do I convert mebibytes to megabytes?

Multiply the value in MiB by the conversion factor. For example, 10 MiB = 10.48576 MB. Use our calculator above for instant results.

Is the mebibytes to megabytes conversion exact?

Yes, this conversion is mathematically exact based on the international definition of these units (NIST SP 811).

Can I convert mebibytes to megabytes offline?

Yes! OmniConvert runs entirely in your browser — no internet connection needed after the page loads. Your data never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy.

What is the difference between mebibytes and megabytes?

Mebibytes (MiB) and Megabytes (MB) are both units of digital storage but belong to different measurement systems. 1 MiB = 1.048576 MB. Use the converter above to switch between them instantly.

Mebibytes to Megabytes (MiB → MB) — Free Online Converter

MiB → MB Reference Table

MiB	MB
0.001 MiB	0.001048576 MB
0.002 MiB	0.002097152 MB
0.003 MiB	0.003145728 MB
0.004 MiB	0.004194304 MB
0.005 MiB	0.00524288 MB
0.006 MiB	0.006291456 MB
0.007 MiB	0.007340032 MB
0.008 MiB	0.008388608 MB
0.009 MiB	0.009437184 MB
0.01 MiB	0.01048576 MB
0.02 MiB	0.02097152 MB
0.03 MiB	0.03145728 MB
0.04 MiB	0.04194304 MB
0.05 MiB	0.0524288 MB
0.06 MiB	0.06291456 MB
0.07 MiB	0.07340032 MB
0.08 MiB	0.08388608 MB
0.09 MiB	0.09437184 MB
0.1 MiB	0.1048576 MB
0.2 MiB	0.2097152 MB
0.3 MiB	0.3145728 MB
0.4 MiB	0.4194304 MB
0.5 MiB	0.524288 MB
0.6 MiB	0.6291456 MB
0.7 MiB	0.7340032 MB
0.8 MiB	0.8388608 MB
0.9 MiB	0.9437184 MB
1 MiB	1.048576 MB
1.5 MiB	1.572864 MB
2 MiB	2.097152 MB
2.5 MiB	2.62144 MB
3 MiB	3.145728 MB
3.5 MiB	3.670016 MB
4 MiB	4.194304 MB
4.5 MiB	4.718592 MB
5 MiB	5.24288 MB
5.5 MiB	5.767168 MB
6 MiB	6.291456 MB
6.5 MiB	6.815744 MB
7 MiB	7.340032 MB
7.5 MiB	7.86432 MB
8 MiB	8.388608 MB
8.5 MiB	8.912896 MB
9 MiB	9.437184 MB
9.5 MiB	9.961472 MB
10 MiB	10.48576 MB
11 MiB	11.534336 MB
12 MiB	12.582912 MB
13 MiB	13.631488 MB
14 MiB	14.680064 MB
15 MiB	15.72864 MB
16 MiB	16.777216 MB
17 MiB	17.825792 MB
18 MiB	18.874368 MB
19 MiB	19.922944 MB
20 MiB	20.97152 MB
25 MiB	26.2144 MB
30 MiB	31.45728 MB
35 MiB	36.70016 MB
40 MiB	41.94304 MB
45 MiB	47.18592 MB
50 MiB	52.4288 MB
55 MiB	57.67168 MB
60 MiB	62.91456 MB
65 MiB	68.15744 MB
70 MiB	73.40032 MB
75 MiB	78.6432 MB
80 MiB	83.88608 MB
85 MiB	89.12896 MB
90 MiB	94.37184 MB
95 MiB	99.61472 MB
100 MiB	104.8576 MB
120 MiB	125.82912 MB
125 MiB	131.072 MB
130 MiB	136.31488 MB
140 MiB	146.80064 MB
150 MiB	157.2864 MB
160 MiB	167.77216 MB
175 MiB	183.5008 MB
180 MiB	188.74368 MB
200 MiB	209.7152 MB
225 MiB	235.9296 MB
250 MiB	262.144 MB
275 MiB	288.3584 MB
300 MiB	314.5728 MB
350 MiB	367.0016 MB
400 MiB	419.4304 MB
450 MiB	471.8592 MB
500 MiB	524.288 MB
600 MiB	629.1456 MB
700 MiB	734.0032 MB
750 MiB	786.432 MB
800 MiB	838.8608 MB
900 MiB	943.7184 MB
1000 MiB	1048.576 MB
1200 MiB	1258.2912 MB
1250 MiB	1310.72 MB
1500 MiB	1572.864 MB
1750 MiB	1835.008 MB
2000 MiB	2097.152 MB
2500 MiB	2621.44 MB
3000 MiB	3145.728 MB
4000 MiB	4194.304 MB
4500 MiB	4718.592 MB
5000 MiB	5242.88 MB
6000 MiB	6291.456 MB
7000 MiB	7340.032 MB
7500 MiB	7864.32 MB
8000 MiB	8388.608 MB
9000 MiB	9437.184 MB
10000 MiB	10485.76 MB
15000 MiB	15728.64 MB
20000 MiB	20971.52 MB
25000 MiB	26214.4 MB
50000 MiB	52428.8 MB
75000 MiB	78643.2 MB
100000 MiB	104857.6 MB

Values based on NIST SP 811 conversion factors

Why Convert Mebibytes to Megabytes?

Converting between mebibytes (MiB) and megabytes (MB) is one of the most common digital storage conversions. Whether for engineering, cooking, travel, or science, knowing how to quickly convert MiB to MB saves time and prevents errors.

Digital storage conversions (MiB to MB) are essential for IT professionals, content creators, and everyday computer users. Understanding the difference between bits and bytes is crucial when calculating internet speeds versus file sizes. Photographers and video editors need to convert terabytes and gigabytes to manage backups and estimate cloud storage costs. Confusion often arises between binary (1024) and decimal (1000) prefixes used by hardware manufacturers versus operating systems, leading to apparent 'missing' space on hard drives. Accurate conversion helps in planning server capacity, data transfer times, and device purchases.

How to Convert Mebibytes to Megabytes

To convert mebibytes to megabytes, use the following formula:

MB = MiB × 1.048576

Example: 1 MiB = 1.048576 MB

For example, 5 MiB = 5.24288 MB, 10 MiB = 10.48576 MB, and 100 MiB = 104.8576 MB. For larger values, 1000 MiB = 1048.576 MB. Conversely, 1 MB = 0.9536743164 MiB. Our calculator above performs this conversion instantly with full precision — no rounding errors.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Bit vs Byte: 1 Byte = 8 Bits. Internet speed is usually bits (Mb/s), file size is Bytes (MB).
Base 10 vs Base 2: Hard drive makers use Base 10 (1KB=1000B), OS uses Base 2 (1KiB=1024B).
B vs b: MB is Megabyte, Mb is Megabit.

Pro Tips

Storage buying: A 1TB drive usually shows as ~930GB in Windows due to decimal/binary difference.
Data caps: Streaming HD video uses ~3GB/hour.
Backup rule: 3-2-1 rule: 3 copies, 2 media types, 1 offsite.

What is a Mebibyte?

1,024 KiB.

OS file sizes.

What is a Megabyte?

1,000,000 bytes.

MP3s, photos.

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