GB to TB Converter
Convert gigabytes to terabytes
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert GB to TB?
Divide GB by 1,000 (decimal) or 1,024 (binary). 500 GB = 0.5 TB (decimal) or 0.488 TiB (binary). The converter shows both conventions and explains the difference.
How much storage is 1 TB?
1 TB holds approximately: 250,000 photos (4MB each), 500 hours of HD video, 6.5 million document pages, or 250 full-length movies. The converter helps estimate storage needs for different media types.
Why does my 1 TB drive show less than 1,000 GB?
Drives are marketed in decimal (1 TB = 1,000 GB) but operating systems display in binary (1 TiB = 1,024 GiB). A "1 TB" drive shows as 931 GiB in Windows. The converter explains this 7.4% discrepancy.
How much cloud storage do I need?
Light use (documents, email): 15-100 GB. Photos and music: 200 GB - 1 TB. Video content creator: 2-5 TB. Business backup: 5-50 TB. The converter helps plan storage purchases and cloud subscriptions.
What comes after terabytes?
Petabyte (PB) = 1,000 TB. Exabyte (EB) = 1,000 PB. Zettabyte (ZB) = 1,000 EB. Yottabyte (YB) = 1,000 ZB. Global internet traffic is measured in exabytes per month. The converter handles all standard units.