Byte to MB

Byte to MB | Online Free Tool | Elysia Tools

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Key facts

Category: Math & Numbers
Input types: text, number
Output type: json
Sample coverage: 4
API ready: Yes

Overview

The Byte to MB converter allows you to instantly translate raw byte values into megabytes (MB) using the decimal standard (1 MB = 1,000,000 bytes). It features adjustable decimal precision to help you format file sizes and storage metrics for reports, APIs, and user interfaces.

When to use

When parsing raw file sizes from server logs or database records that need to be displayed in megabytes.
When verifying storage quotas or upload limits that are defined using the decimal megabyte standard.
When preparing API payloads or dashboard metrics where file sizes must be formatted to a specific decimal precision.

How it works

1Enter the raw number of bytes in the input field.
2Set your desired decimal precision between 0 and 10 decimal places.
3The tool divides the byte value by 1,000,000 (decimal MB standard) and rounds the result to the specified precision.
4Copy the resulting JSON output containing both the original bytes and the converted megabytes.

Use cases

Converting database storage usage metrics from bytes to decimal megabytes for system reports.
Formatting file upload size limits in web applications to display user-friendly MB values.
Normalizing cloud storage billing data from raw bytes into standard megabytes.

Examples

1. Convert API File Size Payload

Backend Developer

Background

A developer is building an API that returns file metadata. The database stores file sizes in bytes, but the frontend dashboard requires the size in decimal megabytes with two decimal places.

Problem

The developer needs to quickly verify the conversion of a 15,500,000-byte file to decimal MB.

How to use

Input 15500000 in the bytes field and set the decimal precision to 2.

{
  "bytes": "15500000",
  "precision": 2
}

Outcome

The tool outputs a JSON object showing 15.5 megabytes.

2. Format Log File Sizes for Reports

System Administrator

Background

An administrator is compiling a weekly server health report. The log analyzer outputs disk space usage in raw bytes, which is difficult for stakeholders to read.

Problem

Convert a log size of 104,857,600 bytes to decimal MB with high precision.

How to use

Input 104857600 in the bytes field and set the precision to 4.

FAQ

Does this tool use the decimal or binary standard for conversion?

It uses the decimal standard where 1 Megabyte (MB) equals 1,000,000 bytes.

What is the maximum decimal precision I can set?

You can configure the decimal precision anywhere from 0 to 10 decimal places.

Can I convert fractional bytes?

The tool accepts whole numbers representing raw bytes for standard storage conversions.

Why does 10,485,760 bytes equal 10.4858 MB instead of 10 MB?

This tool uses the decimal standard (10^6 bytes) rather than the binary standard (2^20 bytes), resulting in 10.4858 MB when rounded to 4 decimal places.

What format is the output returned in?

The output is returned as a structured JSON object containing the input bytes and the converted megabytes.

{
  "bytes": "104857600",
  "precision": 4
}

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1. Convert API File Size Payload

2. Format Log File Sizes for Reports

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