TB to GB – convert terabytes to gigabytes
Convert TB to GB (terabytes to gigabytes) to break large storage capacities into more familiar gigabytes. This page opens the main data converter with TB → GB pre-selected, ideal for comparing big drives and cloud plans.
Open the interactive TB → GB converter:
Use main converter (TB → GB) or switch to GB → TBThe converter uses 1 TB = 1024 GB, matching binary storage units rather than marketing “decimal terabytes”, which are based on powers of 1000.
Quick reference: TB to GB
With binary prefixes, 1 TB = 1024 GB, so: GB = TB × 1024. Some common capacities:
| Terabytes (TB) | Gigabytes (GB) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 TB | 512 GB |
| 1 TB | 1024 GB |
| 2 TB | 2048 GB |
| 4 TB | 4096 GB |
| 8 TB | 8192 GB |
| 10 TB | 10240 GB |
| 16 TB | 16384 GB |
TB to GB conversion formula
The binary conversion from terabytes to gigabytes is:
GB = TB × 1024
Examples:
- 1.5 TB × 1024 = 1536 GB
- 3 TB × 1024 = 3072 GB
- 12 TB × 1024 = 12288 GB
Why convert TB to GB?
You might convert TB to GB when you:
- Compare multiple TB-sized drives with systems that display GB.
- Plan how many GB-sized backups fit on a big storage pool.
- Read cloud storage offers in TB but record usage in GB.
- Upgrade a NAS or server and need a clear idea of workspaces in GB.
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For longer transfers, open the Tool Hub to use timers or a stopwatch while the main converter handles the storage maths.