Convert DVD (1 layer, 1 side) (DVD (1L, 1S)) to Terabyte (10^12 bytes) (TB (10^12)) instantly.
About these units
DVD (1 layer, 1 side) (DVD (1L, 1S))
A single-layer, single-sided DVD stores 4.7 GB, a massive leap from CD capacity. DVD technology enabled the transition from VHS tapes to digital video, offering superior clarity, durability, and bonus features. Beyond video, DVDs supported data archiving, software distribution, and game installation. The 4.7 GB DVD became a cornerstone of home entertainment, education, and computing, serving as a universal medium for nearly a decade before Blu-ray and online streaming began to replace physical media.
Terabyte (10^12 bytes) (TB (10^12))
A decimal terabyte equals 1 trillion bytes, a unit that defines modern large-capacity storage devices—from consumer HDDs to enterprise backup systems. The distinction between binary (1.099 trillion bytes) and decimal terabytes becomes especially noticeable at this scale. Disk manufacturers universally use decimal TB, while many file systems report binary values unless specifically configured otherwise. Terabytes represent massive datasets, enabling high-resolution video libraries, large backups, and entire scientific databases.