Data
Unit conversion
Each unit is expressed in bytes, so the ratio of factors converts directly.
The Formula
Result = value x from / to
Each unit is expressed in bytes, so the ratio of factors converts directly.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| v | Value | number | Amount to convert. |
| f | From factor | number | Source unit size in bytes. |
| t | To factor | number | Target unit size in bytes. |
What Each Symbol Means
vnumber
Value
Amount to convert.
fnumber
From factor
Source unit size in bytes.
tnumber
To factor
Target unit size in bytes.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to convert data sizes page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Convert Data Sizes, filed under Unit Conversion. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.