{"id":641,"date":"2024-04-19T16:54:49","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T16:54:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vmlogger.com\/algorithms\/?p=641"},"modified":"2024-04-19T16:54:49","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T16:54:49","slug":"gigabytes-vs-gibibytes-decoding-the-storage-capacity-confusion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vmlogger.com\/algorithms\/2024\/04\/19\/gigabytes-vs-gibibytes-decoding-the-storage-capacity-confusion\/","title":{"rendered":"Gigabytes vs. Gibibytes: Decoding the Storage Capacity Confusion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"7574\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lh li fr lj b lk ll lm ln lo lp lq lr ls lt lu lv lw lx ly lz ma mb mc md me fk bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">GB and GiB: Do you think that GB and GiB are used interchangeably and they mean the same thing? Are they equal? Well, they both look simple by definition however having a long and complicated history.<\/p>\n<p id=\"de09\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lh li fr lj b lk ll lm ln lo lp lq lr ls lt lu lv lw lx ly lz ma mb mc md me fk bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">In this article, we will explore, all those aspects, stories, and interesting facts behind these two.<\/p>\n<p id=\"cd57\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lh li fr lj b lk ll lm ln lo lp lq lr ls lt lu lv lw lx ly lz ma mb mc md me fk bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Let&#8217;s imagine, you buy a brand new\u00a0<strong class=\"lj fs\">1TB hard drive<\/strong>, happily boasting about all that extra space for your photos, videos, and games. But when you plug it in and check the capacity, it shows up as only about\u00a0<strong class=\"lj fs\">931GB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"5c4c\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lh li fr lj b lk ll lm ln lo lp lq lr ls lt lu lv lw lx ly lz ma mb mc md me fk bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><strong class=\"lj fs\"><em class=\"mf\">Feel Scammed? \u2026. Nope, not really!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"7b2d\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lh li fr lj b lk ll lm ln lo lp lq lr ls lt lu lv lw lx ly lz ma mb mc md me fk bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Welcome to the confusing yet interesting story of Gigabytes (GB) vs. Gibibytes (GiB).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"mj mk ml mm mn mo mg mh paragraph-image\">\n<div class=\"mg mh mi\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:640\/format:webp\/1*BltmZ45u3f0Nv4oboom0Qg.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:720\/format:webp\/1*BltmZ45u3f0Nv4oboom0Qg.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:750\/format:webp\/1*BltmZ45u3f0Nv4oboom0Qg.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:786\/format:webp\/1*BltmZ45u3f0Nv4oboom0Qg.jpeg 786w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:828\/format:webp\/1*BltmZ45u3f0Nv4oboom0Qg.jpeg 828w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1100\/format:webp\/1*BltmZ45u3f0Nv4oboom0Qg.jpeg 1100w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1024\/format:webp\/1*BltmZ45u3f0Nv4oboom0Qg.jpeg 1024w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:640\/1*BltmZ45u3f0Nv4oboom0Qg.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:720\/1*BltmZ45u3f0Nv4oboom0Qg.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:750\/1*BltmZ45u3f0Nv4oboom0Qg.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:786\/1*BltmZ45u3f0Nv4oboom0Qg.jpeg 786w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:828\/1*BltmZ45u3f0Nv4oboom0Qg.jpeg 828w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1100\/1*BltmZ45u3f0Nv4oboom0Qg.jpeg 1100w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1024\/1*BltmZ45u3f0Nv4oboom0Qg.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 512px\" data-testid=\"og\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg kp mp c\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1024\/1*BltmZ45u3f0Nv4oboom0Qg.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h1 id=\"f306\" class=\"mq mr fr be ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><strong class=\"al\">Background information: Binary vs Decimal<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p id=\"dd81\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lh li fr lj b lk no lm ln lo np lq lr ls nq lu lv lw nr ly lz ma ns mc md me fk bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">The root of the confusion lies in how computers and humans think about numbers. As we all know computers use the binary system (base-2), where everything is based on powers of two. We, humans, however, generally use the decimal system (base-10) using powers of ten. That is where the whole thing gets confusing.<\/p>\n<p id=\"9816\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lh li fr lj b lk ll lm ln lo lp lq lr ls lt lu lv lw lx ly lz ma mb mc md me fk bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Before we dive into details, let\u2019s understand a few key units and their conversion:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"\">\n<li id=\"f732\" class=\"lh li fr lj b lk ll lm ln lo lp lq lr ls lt lu lv lw lx ly lz ma mb mc md me nt nu nv bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><strong class=\"lj fs\">Kilobyte (KB):<\/strong>\u00a0Technically it means\u00a0<strong class=\"lj fs\">1024 bytes<\/strong>\u00a0(<strong class=\"lj fs\">2\u00b9\u2070<\/strong>). Note that this is again\u00a0<strong class=\"lj fs\">\u201cByte\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0and not\u00a0<strong class=\"lj fs\">\u201cBit\u201d<\/strong>. 8 Bits = 1 Byte. But for making it simple, 1000 bytes was easier to work with.<\/li>\n<li id=\"f92d\" class=\"lh li fr lj b lk nw lm ln lo nx lq lr ls ny lu lv lw nz ly lz ma oa mc md me nt nu nv bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><strong class=\"lj fs\">Megabyte (MB):<\/strong>\u00a0This should be\u00a0<strong class=\"lj fs\">1024 KB<\/strong>(2<strong class=\"lj fs\">\u00b9\u2070<\/strong>), but marketing-wise, it was easier to deal with 1000 KB and it was used.<\/li>\n<li id=\"410d\" class=\"lh li fr lj b lk nw lm ln lo nx lq lr ls ny lu lv lw nz ly lz ma oa mc md me nt nu nv bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><strong class=\"lj fs\">Gigabyte (GB):<\/strong>\u00a0Referring to the above trend it is equivalent to\u00a0<strong class=\"lj fs\">1024 MB<\/strong>, but often labeled as\u00a0<strong class=\"lj fs\">1000MB<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"mj mk ml mm mn mo mg mh paragraph-image\">\n<div class=\"oc od ee oe bg of\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"mg mh ob\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:640\/format:webp\/1*iBz7amXzRjZOX_ABx1LO1g.png 640w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:720\/format:webp\/1*iBz7amXzRjZOX_ABx1LO1g.png 720w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:750\/format:webp\/1*iBz7amXzRjZOX_ABx1LO1g.png 750w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:786\/format:webp\/1*iBz7amXzRjZOX_ABx1LO1g.png 786w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:828\/format:webp\/1*iBz7amXzRjZOX_ABx1LO1g.png 828w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1100\/format:webp\/1*iBz7amXzRjZOX_ABx1LO1g.png 1100w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1400\/format:webp\/1*iBz7amXzRjZOX_ABx1LO1g.png 1400w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:640\/1*iBz7amXzRjZOX_ABx1LO1g.png 640w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:720\/1*iBz7amXzRjZOX_ABx1LO1g.png 720w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:750\/1*iBz7amXzRjZOX_ABx1LO1g.png 750w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:786\/1*iBz7amXzRjZOX_ABx1LO1g.png 786w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:828\/1*iBz7amXzRjZOX_ABx1LO1g.png 828w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1100\/1*iBz7amXzRjZOX_ABx1LO1g.png 1100w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1400\/1*iBz7amXzRjZOX_ABx1LO1g.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-testid=\"og\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg kp mp c\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1400\/1*iBz7amXzRjZOX_ABx1LO1g.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"373\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<blockquote class=\"og oh oi\">\n<p id=\"4dd4\" class=\"lh li mf lj b lk ll lm ln lo lp lq lr ls lt lu lv lw lx ly lz ma mb mc md me fk bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">We can understand that a metric\/decimal \u201ckilo\u201d equals 1,000, but a binary \u201ckilo\u201d equals 1,024.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p id=\"2588\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lh li fr lj b lk ll lm ln lo lp lq lr ls lt lu lv lw lx ly lz ma mb mc md me fk bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">This difference isn\u2019t huge at smaller scales, but it compounds when grows bigger such as TB (Terrabyte), PB (Petabyte), and so on&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"0e76\" class=\"oj mr fr be ms ok ol om mw on oo op na ls oq or os lw ot ou ov ma ow ox oy oz bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><strong class=\"al\">The introduction of the letter \u201ci\u201d by IEC in these Units<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"4320\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lh li fr lj b lk no lm ln lo np lq lr ls nq lu lv lw nr ly lz ma ns mc md me fk bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">To avoid this confusion, The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) came up with a new unit for binary systems. They created new units to definitively represent powers of two (binary)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"\">\n<li id=\"2451\" class=\"lh li fr lj b lk ll lm ln lo lp lq lr ls lt lu lv lw lx ly lz ma mb mc md me nt nu nv bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><strong class=\"lj fs\">Kibibyte (KiB):<\/strong>\u00a01024 bytes<\/li>\n<li id=\"081b\" class=\"lh li fr lj b lk nw lm ln lo nx lq lr ls ny lu lv lw nz ly lz ma oa mc md me nt nu nv bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><strong class=\"lj fs\">Mebibyte (MiB):<\/strong>\u00a01024 KiB<\/li>\n<li id=\"8de0\" class=\"lh li fr lj b lk nw lm ln lo nx lq lr ls ny lu lv lw nz ly lz ma oa mc md me nt nu nv bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><strong class=\"lj fs\">Gibibyte (GiB):<\/strong>\u00a01024 MiB<\/li>\n<li id=\"98e9\" class=\"lh li fr lj b lk nw lm ln lo nx lq lr ls ny lu lv lw nz ly lz ma oa mc md me nt nu nv bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><strong class=\"lj fs\">Tebibyte (TiB):<\/strong>\u00a01024 GiB, and so on\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"mj mk ml mm mn mo mg mh paragraph-image\">\n<div class=\"oc od ee oe bg of\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"mg mh pa\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:640\/format:webp\/1*6nz0iXsoCWtKbLmx9Om0Lw.png 640w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:720\/format:webp\/1*6nz0iXsoCWtKbLmx9Om0Lw.png 720w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:750\/format:webp\/1*6nz0iXsoCWtKbLmx9Om0Lw.png 750w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:786\/format:webp\/1*6nz0iXsoCWtKbLmx9Om0Lw.png 786w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:828\/format:webp\/1*6nz0iXsoCWtKbLmx9Om0Lw.png 828w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1100\/format:webp\/1*6nz0iXsoCWtKbLmx9Om0Lw.png 1100w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1400\/format:webp\/1*6nz0iXsoCWtKbLmx9Om0Lw.png 1400w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:640\/1*6nz0iXsoCWtKbLmx9Om0Lw.png 640w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:720\/1*6nz0iXsoCWtKbLmx9Om0Lw.png 720w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:750\/1*6nz0iXsoCWtKbLmx9Om0Lw.png 750w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:786\/1*6nz0iXsoCWtKbLmx9Om0Lw.png 786w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:828\/1*6nz0iXsoCWtKbLmx9Om0Lw.png 828w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1100\/1*6nz0iXsoCWtKbLmx9Om0Lw.png 1100w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1400\/1*6nz0iXsoCWtKbLmx9Om0Lw.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-testid=\"og\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg kp mp c\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1400\/1*6nz0iXsoCWtKbLmx9Om0Lw.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"326\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"e7f6\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lh li fr lj b lk ll lm ln lo lp lq lr ls lt lu lv lw lx ly lz ma mb mc md me fk bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">The aim was to have a distinction between decimal metrics such as KB, MG, GB, etc., and binary metrics. Your 1TB hard drive should be labeled 1TB (decimal systems) or 931 GiB (binary system). Easy, right?<\/p>\n<p id=\"5ebb\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lh li fr lj b lk ll lm ln lo lp lq lr ls lt lu lv lw lx ly lz ma mb mc md me fk bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Chaos does not stop here\u2026<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dd55\" class=\"oj mr fr be ms ok ol om mw on oo op na ls oq or os lw ot ou ov ma ow ox oy oz bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><strong class=\"al\">The class action lawsuit against major hard-disk and storage manufacturer<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"2389\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lh li fr lj b lk no lm ln lo np lq lr ls nq lu lv lw nr ly lz ma ns mc md me fk bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Because of the discrepancies mentioned above like 1TB = 931 GB instead of 1000 GB \u2014\u00a0<a class=\"af pb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/culture\/gigabytes-vs-gibibytes-class-action-suit-nears-end\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener ugc nofollow\">The class action lawyers sued five flash memory card makers, alleging breach of contract, fraud, and violations of California\u2019s unfair competition laws.<\/a>\u00a0This case highlighted the real-world impact of the GB\/GiB mess.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"354c\" class=\"oj mr fr be ms ok ol om mw on oo op na ls oq or os lw ot ou ov ma ow ox oy oz bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><strong class=\"al\">So where do we stand today?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"1c6e\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lh li fr lj b lk no lm ln lo np lq lr ls nq lu lv lw nr ly lz ma ns mc md me fk bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Unfortunately, there\u2019s still no single standard. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll usually encounter:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"\">\n<li id=\"35aa\" class=\"lh li fr lj b lk ll lm ln lo lp lq lr ls lt lu lv lw lx ly lz ma mb mc md me nt nu nv bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><strong class=\"lj fs\">Hard Drives\/Flash Storage:<\/strong>\u00a0Listed in decimal (GB = 1000 MB) but with an actual capacity that is closer to the binary value (GiB).<\/li>\n<li id=\"ad85\" class=\"lh li fr lj b lk nw lm ln lo nx lq lr ls ny lu lv lw nz ly lz ma oa mc md me nt nu nv bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><strong class=\"lj fs\">RAM:<\/strong>\u00a0Uses accurate binary measurements (GiB)<\/li>\n<li id=\"32ed\" class=\"lh li fr lj b lk nw lm ln lo nx lq lr ls ny lu lv lw nz ly lz ma oa mc md me nt nu nv bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><strong class=\"lj fs\">Operating Systems:<\/strong>\u00a0A mixed bag! Some show decimal GB and some GiB. Pay attention to units.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"9ed0\" class=\"oj mr fr be ms ok ol om mw on oo op na ls oq or os lw ot ou ov ma ow ox oy oz bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><strong class=\"al\">Tips for the Savvy Tech User<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol class=\"\">\n<li id=\"0c1e\" class=\"lh li fr lj b lk no lm ln lo np lq lr ls nq lu lv lw nr ly lz ma ns mc md me pc nu nv bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><strong class=\"lj fs\">Check the Units:<\/strong>\u00a0Look for whether a capacity is specified as GB or GiB.<\/li>\n<li id=\"b86a\" class=\"lh li fr lj b lk nw lm ln lo nx lq lr ls ny lu lv lw nz ly lz ma oa mc md me pc nu nv bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><strong class=\"lj fs\">Do your Math:<\/strong>\u00a0When in doubt, remember 1GB is about 0.93 GiB.<\/li>\n<li id=\"2e48\" class=\"lh li fr lj b lk nw lm ln lo nx lq lr ls ny lu lv lw nz ly lz ma oa mc md me pc nu nv bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><strong class=\"lj fs\">Support Accurate Labeling:<\/strong>\u00a0Push for companies to adopt unambiguous labeling. Consumer awareness matters!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p id=\"59d8\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lh li fr lj b lk ll lm ln lo lp lq lr ls lt lu lv lw lx ly lz ma mb mc md me fk bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><strong class=\"lj fs\">The Final Word<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"f934\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lh li fr lj b lk ll lm ln lo lp lq lr ls lt lu lv lw lx ly lz ma mb mc md me fk bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">The GB vs. GiB saga is a reminder of how the technical world sometimes clashes with a traditional use case. While it might be a minor annoyance for most, understanding the difference sheds light on the importance of accurate standards and the occasional battle between technical precision and established marketing practices.<\/p>\n<span class=\"et_bloom_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GB and GiB: Do you think that GB and GiB are used interchangeably and they mean the same thing? Are they equal? 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