Kilobytes to Bytes converter
Convert kilobytes (KB) to bytes (B) — results update instantly as you type.
Kilobytes to Bytes
1 KB = 1,000 B
How to convert Kilobytes to Bytes
Digital storage is measured in bytes, with each step up multiplying by 1,000 in the SI convention used by storage manufacturers and this converter: 1 KB = 1,000 bytes, 1 MB = 1,000 KB, and so on up to petabytes. One byte always equals 8 bits.
All units convert through the bit. Because a byte is 8 bits, 1 MB equals 8,000,000 bits. Note that operating systems sometimes use binary units (KiB, MiB) where each step is 1,024 instead of 1,000.
Formula
KB × 1,000 = B
Multiply your kilobytes value by 1,000 to get bytes. For the reverse, divide by the same factor.
Kilobytes to Bytes conversion table
| Kilobytes | Bytes |
|---|---|
| 1 KB | 1,000 B |
| 2 KB | 2,000 B |
| 5 KB | 5,000 B |
| 10 KB | 10,000 B |
| 25 KB | 25,000 B |
| 100 KB | 100,000 B |
Common use cases
- Checking if a file fits on a USB drive or phone
- Comparing cloud storage plans in GB and TB
- Estimating download sizes from bandwidth
- Database and backup capacity planning
Frequently asked questions
In the decimal (SI) convention, 1 GB = 1,000 MB. In the binary convention used by some operating systems, 1 GiB = 1,024 MiB.