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Hello,
How many megabytes does that correspond to??? 1.4 GB
Thank you.
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How many megabytes does that correspond to??? 1.4 GB
Thank you.
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It's easy, you multiply by 1024
1.4 GB = 1024 * 1.4 MB = 1433.6 MB
Finally, this is what we commonly use but with a misuse of language since the units were "modified" in the official journal of '98
So normally, since 1998: 1.4 GB = 1400 MB
Go check out if you want details http://physics.nist.gov./cuu/Units/binary.html
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1.4 GB = 1024 * 1.4 MB = 1433.6 MB
Finally, this is what we commonly use but with a misuse of language since the units were "modified" in the official journal of '98
So normally, since 1998: 1.4 GB = 1400 MB
Go check out if you want details http://physics.nist.gov./cuu/Units/binary.html
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According to official sources, the definition of kilo is a multiplicative factor of 10 to the power of 3 (1000) independently of the unit to which it applies.
I'll say it again:
THE DEFINITION OF "KILO" IS INDEPENDENT OF THE UNIT TO WHICH IT IS ATTACHED.
So
1 kg = 1000 grams
1 km = 1000 meters
1 kJ = 1000 Joules
1 kV = 1000 Volts
and
1 ko = 1000 bytes
There is no exception to the rule.
kilo = 1000
The definition of kilo does not vary according to modes, techniques, or fields of activity.
I'll say it again:
THE DEFINITION OF "KILO" IS INDEPENDENT OF THE UNIT TO WHICH IT IS ATTACHED.
So
1 kg = 1000 grams
1 km = 1000 meters
1 kJ = 1000 Joules
1 kV = 1000 Volts
and
1 ko = 1000 bytes
There is no exception to the rule.
kilo = 1000
The definition of kilo does not vary according to modes, techniques, or fields of activity.
There's no point in getting upset... look at how Windows works, for example!
Certainly, there is no exception, and yet Windows clearly displays for a file of 62.3 Ko: "62.3 Ko (63,884 bytes)"
So you can say what you want, but it's not in my imagination that for some people 1 Ko = 1024 bytes.
That's just why I said that!
In theory, you're right... but in practice, it's far from being applied!!! Have you often heard people talk about Mebibytes or things like that... well, I haven't, and yet that's what they often want to talk about!!!
That's why I talked about "abuse of language"
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Certainly, there is no exception, and yet Windows clearly displays for a file of 62.3 Ko: "62.3 Ko (63,884 bytes)"
So you can say what you want, but it's not in my imagination that for some people 1 Ko = 1024 bytes.
That's just why I said that!
In theory, you're right... but in practice, it's far from being applied!!! Have you often heard people talk about Mebibytes or things like that... well, I haven't, and yet that's what they often want to talk about!!!
That's why I talked about "abuse of language"
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WinFire2019, I would be curious to know why you asked that question about bytes, if it's not too personal!!!
I don't see how that question could seem personal, but anyway...
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I don't see how that question could seem personal, but anyway...
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So basically, you have to adapt... It depends on the places, it depends on the "traditions," the "habits" of each person!
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I read the standard that dates back to 1998, the information processing from the 40s, and the binary systems from the 50s.
We have 60 years of practicing 1 kB = 2^10 bytes.
It will take time to change everything that is used.
Personally, 1024 doesn't bother me at all.
Especially since 1000 bytes = 2^9.965784285
which, it must be said, is much simpler.
We have 60 years of practicing 1 kB = 2^10 bytes.
It will take time to change everything that is used.
Personally, 1024 doesn't bother me at all.
Especially since 1000 bytes = 2^9.965784285
which, it must be said, is much simpler.
Oh well, someone wanted to know how much 1.4 GB is in MB, so I posted this question here!!!
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Good evening,
If I may, since the beginnings of computing (and I have almost witnessed them), a kilobyte equals 1024 bytes, a megabyte equals 1024 kilobytes, and so on.
This still holds true for anything concerning memory, file size, etc.
The exception comes from disk manufacturers and similar entities: it's simply more appealing to sell a 200 gigabyte hard drive than one with "I-can't-be-bothered-to-calculate-how-many-that-is-in-reality" gigabytes.
They calculate using 1000 bytes for a kilobyte, 1000 kilobytes for a megabyte, and 1000 megabytes for a gigabyte. It sounds wealthier.
This may stem from floppy disks where the formatted capacity was less than the theoretical capacity.
It's just good to know...
If I may, since the beginnings of computing (and I have almost witnessed them), a kilobyte equals 1024 bytes, a megabyte equals 1024 kilobytes, and so on.
This still holds true for anything concerning memory, file size, etc.
The exception comes from disk manufacturers and similar entities: it's simply more appealing to sell a 200 gigabyte hard drive than one with "I-can't-be-bothered-to-calculate-how-many-that-is-in-reality" gigabytes.
They calculate using 1000 bytes for a kilobyte, 1000 kilobytes for a megabyte, and 1000 megabytes for a gigabyte. It sounds wealthier.
This may stem from floppy disks where the formatted capacity was less than the theoretical capacity.
It's just good to know...
This is still applicable to everything related to memory, file size, etc.
NO.
It is still not applicable.
Just because a large number of people say something foolish does not make it a truth.
The International Bureau of Weights and Measures is the custodian of the definition of the kilogram, and they state:
"These SI prefixes strictly represent powers of 10. They should not be used to express multiples of 2 (for example, a kilobit represents 1000 bits and not 1024 bits)."
( http://www.bipm.org/fr/si/prefixes.html )
The U.S. NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology),
the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)
and the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
say the same thing.
http://physics.nist.gov/cuu/Units/binary.html
It is not the manufacturers of memory sticks who are the custodians of the definition of "kilo", any more than they are for the meter or the kilogram.
It is the BIPM that sets the rule.
And the rule is kilo = 10 to the power of 3.
NO.
It is still not applicable.
Just because a large number of people say something foolish does not make it a truth.
The International Bureau of Weights and Measures is the custodian of the definition of the kilogram, and they state:
"These SI prefixes strictly represent powers of 10. They should not be used to express multiples of 2 (for example, a kilobit represents 1000 bits and not 1024 bits)."
( http://www.bipm.org/fr/si/prefixes.html )
The U.S. NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology),
the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)
and the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
say the same thing.
http://physics.nist.gov/cuu/Units/binary.html
It is not the manufacturers of memory sticks who are the custodians of the definition of "kilo", any more than they are for the meter or the kilogram.
It is the BIPM that sets the rule.
And the rule is kilo = 10 to the power of 3.
'Hi, I'm going to give you a little lesson on conversions:
1 byte = 1 byte
1 kilobyte = 1000 (new notation) 1024 (old notation)
1 megabyte = 1000 kilobytes (new notation) 1024 (old notation)
1 gigabyte = 1000 megabytes (new notation) 1024 (old notation)
So: 1.4 x 1000 = 1400 KB (new notation) 1.4 x 1024 = 1423.6 (old notation)
If your document is recent, it will have the new notation, otherwise, the old one
Sorry, I don't know when the new notation started
Learn this by heart for Monday, beware of the written test!
1 byte = 1 byte
1 kilobyte = 1000 (new notation) 1024 (old notation)
1 megabyte = 1000 kilobytes (new notation) 1024 (old notation)
1 gigabyte = 1000 megabytes (new notation) 1024 (old notation)
So: 1.4 x 1000 = 1400 KB (new notation) 1.4 x 1024 = 1423.6 (old notation)
If your document is recent, it will have the new notation, otherwise, the old one
Sorry, I don't know when the new notation started
Learn this by heart for Monday, beware of the written test!
Re,
I agree, saying a kilo is 1024 is a misnomer, but it's been the practice in the profession for a long time; memory stick manufacturers haven't invented anything, it's the hard drive manufacturers who take advantage of the misunderstanding.
And since computers use binary, it greatly simplifies things.
Once again, you just have to know it and everyone is happy ;-)
Catch you later!
I agree, saying a kilo is 1024 is a misnomer, but it's been the practice in the profession for a long time; memory stick manufacturers haven't invented anything, it's the hard drive manufacturers who take advantage of the misunderstanding.
And since computers use binary, it greatly simplifies things.
Once again, you just have to know it and everyone is happy ;-)
Catch you later!
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