Flash Memory Storage Chart - Kingston Technology (2024)

May 2019

How many files will fit on a storage drive? We have created this chart to help you understand the quantity of various file types at their average file sizes and how many can fit on drives of specific capacities.

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1TB	857,143	12,800	333,333	5,376	2,083	1,042
512GB	428,571	6,400	166,667	2,688	1,042	521
256GB	214,286	3,200	83,333	1,344	521	260
128GB	107,143	1,600	41,667	672	260	130
64GB	53,571	800	20,833	336	130	65
32GB	26,786	400	10,417	168	65	32
16GB	13,393	200	5,208	84	32	16
8GB	6,696	100	2,604	42	16	8

Some of the listed capacity on a Flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the product. For more information go to Kingston's Flash Memory Guide at kingston.com/Flash_Memory_Guide.

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What is the storage capacity of a flash memory? ›

Since first offered for sale in late 2000, the storage capacities of USB drives range from 8 megabytes to 256 gigabytes (GB), 512 GB and 1 terabyte (TB). As of 2023, 2 TB flash drives were the largest currently in production.

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What is the capacity of Kingston USB drive? ›

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Weight	0.11 kg
Dimensions	1 × 1 × 1 cm
Capacity	256GB, 512GB, 1TB

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What is Kingston flash memory speed? ›

Kingston's DataTraveler® Max series USB flash drives leverage the latest USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard to deliver record-breaking read/write speeds up to 1,000/900MB/s².

How much storage is a 32GB flash drive? ›

Storage Chart

Capacity ¹	Approximate number of photos (12MP)	Approximate number of songs (3MB each)
64GB	53,571	20,833
32GB	26,786	10,417
16GB	13,393	5,208
8GB	6,696	2,604

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Is 128 GB a lot for a flash drive? ›

128GB – can hold approximately 81920 images, 30720 MP3 files, 2.4 million+ pages of Word documents, or 40960 minutes of video. 256GB – can hold approximately 163,000+ images, 61440 MP3 files, 4.8 million+ pages of Word documents, or 81920 minutes of video.

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Is flash memory good for long term storage? ›

Memory cards and USB drives are NOT designed for long term storage.

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Which is faster SSD or flash memory? ›

SSDs: SSDs offer significantly higher speeds, which can be crucial for tasks that require fast data access. Newer SSDs equipped with NVMe technology can offer even faster data transfer rates, making them ideal for professional and intensive applications.

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Is Kingston memory reliable? ›

Design. To guarantee 100-percent reliability and compatibility, Kingston modules are designed to meet the specific requirements of the system or class of systems in which the module will be installed.

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Which is faster RAM or flash memory? ›

Flash memory and RAM work much differently, and RAM still maintains its superior speeds. RAM is more expensive than flash memory, but it's faster and still a necessary server and workstation component.

Why does 32GB flash drive actually 29.8 GB? ›

A 32GB drive is manufactured as 32,000,000,000 bytes which on a computer calculates to roughly 29.8GB. In addition, some of the capacity is used in formatting and other functions of the drive as such is not available for data storage.

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What is a good amount of GB for a flash drive? ›

As you can see, the 2GB option is sufficient for a light to moderate user. At the other end of the scale, the 64GB is perfect for someone looking to store a huge library of images, music and video files on their portable USB Flash Drive. Our advice is to always buy one size larger than what you think you'll need.

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How do I find out how much storage I have on my flash drive? ›

In Windows File Explorer, select "This PC," right-click your flash drive, and then click "Properties" to view remaining space. On a Mac, right-click the USB drive icon and choose "Get Info" to see available space.

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How much data can a flash memory hold? ›

Storage Chart

Capacity ¹	Approximate number of photos (12MP)	Approximate number of songs (3MB each)
512GB	428,571	166,667
256GB	214,286	83,333
128GB	107,143	41,667
64GB	53,571	20,833

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What is the maximum size of flash memory? ›

USB flash drives storage ranges from 8 Megabytes (MB) to 2 Terabytes (TB) being the largest available in terms of storage capacity.

How big is flash memory compared to SSD? ›

For reference, SSD storage options start at 120GB and up to 100TB, while flash storage options start as small as 64MB and only store up to 1TB of data. To put it plainly, flash storage options are designed for portability and will always be smaller than SSDs.

How much storage is 1TB flash drive? ›

1 terabyte (TB) equals 1,000 gigabytes (GB) or 1,000,000 megabytes (MB).

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