16Gb

16GB, short for sixteen gigabytes, is a unit of digital information used to measure data capacity. In decimal notation it equals 16,000,000,000 bytes, while in binary terms the equivalent is a gibibyte (GiB), where 1 GiB equals 1,073,741,824 bytes. Consequently, 16 GB is about 14.90 GiB. The distinction between GB and GiB is often encountered in computing and can affect reported amounts in some systems.

Commonly, 16 GB is used to describe memory capacity (RAM) in personal computers, tablets, and smartphones. In that context it represents the amount of active data the system can hold for rapid access. For everyday use, 16 GB of RAM supports multitasking and moderate workloads, though tasks such as heavy video editing or large software builds may require more.

16 GB is also a capacity metric for storage devices, such as USB flash drives, SD cards, or entry-level solid-state drives. On such devices, the usable space is typically about 14–15 GB after formatting and system reservation. Compared with modern storage, 16 GB is relatively small for installing an operating system alongside applications and media.

Because GB is sometimes used loosely in marketing, some devices quote 16 GB while the actual usable space or available RAM is closer to the GiB value, emphasizing the importance of understanding the difference between decimal gigabytes and binary gibibytes.