How digital systems store and process information using the binary number system.
In 2026, understanding storage involves using the 1024 multiplier for precise technical calculations.
| Unit | Abbreviation | Precise Value |
|---|---|---|
| Bit | b | 0 or 1 (Smallest unit) |
| Byte | B | 8 Bits |
| Kilobyte | KB | 1024 Bytes |
| Megabyte | MB | 1024 KB |
| Gigabyte | GB | 1024 MB |
| Terabyte | TB | 1024 GB |
Binary uses place values that double each time: 128, 64, 32, 16, 8, 4, 2, 1.
Example Conversion (Binary 1010 to Decimal):
Example Conversion (Decimal 45 to Binary):
By finding the largest power of 2 that fits: 32 + 8 + 4 + 1 = 00101101