Convert DVD (1 layer, 2 side) to Megabyte
Please provide values below to convert DVD (1 layer, 2 side) [dvd-1l-2s] to Megabyte [MB], or Convert Megabyte to DVD (1 layer, 2 side).
How to Convert Dvd (1 Layer, 2 Side) to Megabyte
1 dvd-1l-2s = 9622.564453125 MB
Example: convert 15 dvd-1l-2s to MB:
15 dvd-1l-2s = 15 × 9622.564453125 MB = 144338.466796875 MB
Dvd (1 Layer, 2 Side) to Megabyte Conversion Table
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Dvd (1 Layer, 2 Side)
A DVD (1 layer, 2 sides) is a digital optical disc storage format capable of storing approximately 4.7 GB of data per side, used for data storage, video playback, and software distribution.
History/Origin
The DVD was developed in the mid-1990s as a successor to CDs, with the first commercial DVDs introduced in 1996. It became widely adopted for video and data storage, replacing VHS tapes and CDs in many applications.
Current Use
Today, DVDs are used for data storage, video playback, and software distribution, although their popularity has declined with the rise of digital downloads and streaming services. They are still utilized in certain regions and for specific archival purposes.
Megabyte
A megabyte (MB) is a unit of digital information equal to 1,048,576 bytes or 10^6 bytes in decimal notation, commonly used to measure data storage capacity.
History/Origin
The term 'megabyte' originated in the 1960s with the advent of computer storage and data measurement. Initially, it was based on powers of two (1,048,576 bytes), but in the late 20th century, it also came to be used in decimal form (1,000,000 bytes) for marketing storage devices.
Current Use
Today, megabytes are used to quantify data sizes in computing, such as file sizes, storage capacities, and data transfer rates. The binary definition (1,048,576 bytes) is often used in computing contexts, while the decimal definition (1,000,000 bytes) is common in marketing and consumer electronics.