MiB
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Mebibyte |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Units & Measurements, Writing & Everyday |
| Also written | MIB |
MiB has two meanings. It stands for Mebibyte (data unit) or Mint in box (classified ad).
Meanings of MiB at a glance
| # | MiB stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mebibyte | Units & Measurements › Data Unit |
| 2 | Mint in box | Writing & Everyday › Classified Ad |
1. Mebibyte
Units & Measurements · Data Unit Abbreviations
Exactly 1,048,576 bytes (2^20), the IEC binary counterpart of the megabyte and about 4.9 percent larger than a decimal megabyte. RAM allocations, container limits, partition sizes and Linux tools commonly use it.
Example: The container is limited to 512 MiB of memory.
Pronounced "MEB-ee-byte". Windows and many apps label MiB values as "MB", which is why the same file can show slightly different sizes on different systems. Command-line tools such as df -h on Linux display binary sizes with a bare M suffix.
2. Mint in box (MIB)
Writing & Everyday · Classified Ad Abbreviations
Describes a collectible in perfect condition with its original box, used for toys, models, watches and electronics in marketplace and auction listings.
Example: Vintage 1980s robot toy, MIB, with original instructions and inserts.
Related codes include MIP (mint in package), MOC (mint on card, for carded action figures) and NM (near mint). "Mint" comes from coin collecting, meaning as fresh as when struck at the mint. Grading is subjective, so buyers should rely on detailed photos rather than the label alone.
Related abbreviations
More data unit abbreviations
- lpi – Lines per inch
- MB – Megabyte
- MB/s – Megabytes per second
- Mbps – Megabits per second
- MP – Megapixel
- MT/s – Megatransfers per second
- PB – Petabyte
- PiB – Pebibyte
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