Conversion

Kilobytes to Bytes Converter

1 kilobyte = 1,000 B. Enter any value to convert kilobytes (KB) to bytes (B), or use the table below for common values.

Results

1 KB =1,000 Bkilobytes → bytes
1 KB1,000 B
1 B0.001 KB
Formula
B = KB × 1,000
1 KB in other units
1 KB in other units
UnitValue
bits (b)8,000
bytes (B)1,000
megabytes (MB)0.001
gigabytes (GB)0.000001
terabytes (TB)0.000000001
kibibytes (KiB)0.9765625
mebibytes (MiB)0.0009536743164
gibibytes (GiB)0.0000009313225746

Formula

B = KB × 1,000

Example: 10 KB = 10,000 B. To convert the other way, use KB = B × 0.001.

Kilobytes to Bytes conversion table

Kilobytes (KB)Bytes (B)
1 KB1,000 B
2 KB2,000 B
4 KB4,000 B
8 KB8,000 B
16 KB16,000 B
32 KB32,000 B
64 KB64,000 B
100 KB100,000 B
128 KB128,000 B
256 KB256,000 B
500 KB500,000 B
512 KB512,000 B
1,000 KB1,000,000 B
1,024 KB1,024,000 B

About kilobytes and bytes

A kilobyte (KB) is 1,000 bytes in the decimal SI system used by storage makers.

A byte is 8 bits, the basic unit of computer memory and file sizes.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilobytes to bytes?

Use the formula B = KB × 1,000. For example, 10 KB = 10,000 B.

What is 1 kilobyte in bytes?

1 KB = 1,000 B.

How do I convert bytes back to kilobytes?

Use KB = B × 0.001. 1 B = 0.001 KB.