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Kilobytes to Bytes Converter

Quick answer: 1 KB = 1,000 B. To convert kilobytes to bytes, multiply by 1,000.

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Bytes = Kilobytes × 1,000

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Kilobytes to Bytes conversion table

KilobytesBytes
1 KB1,000 B
2 KB2,000 B
5 KB5,000 B
10 KB10,000 B
25 KB25,000 B
50 KB50,000 B
100 KB100,000 B

How to convert kilobytes to bytes

Bytes = Kilobytes × 1,000. For example, 2 KB = 2,000 B. Type a value in either box above: the other one updates instantly, both ways.

What is a kilobyte?

A kilobyte (KB) is 1,000 bytes in SI units (1,024 bytes in the binary kibibyte, KiB).

What is a byte?

A byte (B) is 8 bits, enough to store one ASCII character.

How do I convert kilobytes to bytes?

Use the formula Bytes = Kilobytes × 1,000. Type a value in the kilobytes box and the result appears instantly.

How many bytes are in 1 kilobyte?

1 KB = 1,000 B.

Is this converter free and private?

Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up, and the calculation runs in your browser: nothing is sent to a server.

Is 1 GB 1000 MB or 1024 MB?

This converter uses decimal SI prefixes, like drive makers and Google: 1 GB = 1000 MB. Operating systems such as Windows count in binary units (1 GiB = 1024 MiB), which is why a 1 TB drive shows about 931 GB.