Kilobytes to Gigabytes converter
Convert kilobytes (KB) to gigabytes (GB) — results update instantly as you type.
Kilobytes to Gigabytes
1 KB = 0.000001 GB
How to convert Kilobytes to Gigabytes
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 × 0.000001 = GB
Multiply your kilobytes value by 0.000001 to get gigabytes. For the reverse, divide by the same factor.
Kilobytes to Gigabytes conversion table
| Kilobytes | Gigabytes |
|---|---|
| 1 KB | 0.000001 GB |
| 2 KB | 0.000002 GB |
| 5 KB | 0.000005 GB |
| 10 KB | 0.00001 GB |
| 25 KB | 0.000025 GB |
| 100 KB | 0.0001 GB |
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.