How to Find Files Larger Than 100MB in Ubuntu Home Directory

Managing disk space on Ubuntu often requires identifying large files consuming storage. This guide explains how to use the terminal to quickly locate all files exceeding 100MB within your home directory. We will cover the specific command syntax needed to execute this search efficiently without installing additional software.

To begin, open your terminal window by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T. Once open, use the find command to search through your home folder.

Run the following command:

find ~ -type f -size +100M

Here is what each part of the command does:

• ~: Targets your home directory.
• -type f: Searches for files only, ignoring directories.
• -size +100M: Filters for files larger than 100 megabytes.

The terminal will list the full path of every file that meets these conditions. You can use this list to identify large data consuming your disk space.