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2 guidesBinary vs Decimal Storage Units
Understand the difference between MB/GB and MiB/GiB.
Decimal: KB = 1000 bytes, MB = 1000² bytes
Binary: KiB = 1024 bytes, MiB = 1024² bytes
OS typically uses binary (shows less space)
Manufacturers use decimal (advertise more space)
Use MetricConv to convert between both systems
Bandwidth Calculations
Calculate download times and transfer speeds.
Know your connection speed (Mbps or Gbps)
Convert bits to bytes: divide by 8
Calculate time: file size ÷ speed
Account for overhead (actual speed ~80-90%)
Use MetricConv for unit conversions
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Why Developers Choose MetricConv
Binary vs decimal data units
Network bandwidth calculations
Time and frequency conversions
API-friendly results
Developer-focused UI
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between MB and MiB?
MB (megabyte) = 1,000,000 bytes (decimal). MiB (mebibyte) = 1,048,576 bytes (binary). We support both!
Can I convert network speeds?
Yes! Mbps, Gbps, MB/s, and all data transfer rate units.
Is there an API available?
We're working on a developer API. Stay tuned for updates!
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