Storage Calculator
Convert storage sizes between KB, MB, GB and TB.
About the Storage Calculator
Numbers should not slow you down. The Storage Calculator does the arithmetic for you and shows the result live, so you can focus on the decision rather than the maths.
Storage decisions — how much phone or laptop storage you need, or how long a recording fits — come down to data-size math. This Storage Calculator computes one of those figures so you buy the right capacity and never run out at the wrong moment.
The calculation converts between storage sizes and content requirements — how many photos, videos or apps fit in a given capacity — using realistic file sizes for each content type.
Modern phones in Pakistan sell in 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB variants, and the difference matters: a 128 GB phone can fill up fast with videos and games. This calculator shows you the real capacity you need.
Remember that usable storage is always less than the advertised figure — the operating system and preinstalled apps take a share. Account for that when choosing a capacity.
Come back to the Storage Calculator whenever your numbers change; because everything runs live in your browser, you can re-run it as many times as you need at no cost.
How to use the storage calculator
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Enter the storage capacity or the content quantity you need.
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Adjust the file size per item if your content differs from the default.
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Read how much content fits, or the capacity you need, updated live.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many MB are in a GB?
1,024 MB (binary). Storage is usually sold in decimal units, so a '64 GB' phone shows about 59.6 GB of binary capacity.
How much storage do I need on a phone?
A typical user fills 64–128 GB with apps, photos and videos in 1–2 years. Heavy video shooters should choose 256 GB or more. Account for the OS and system apps taking 10–20 GB.