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Kilobytes to bytes Conversion
1 kilobytes (kB) is equal to 1000 bytes (B).
1 kB = 1000 B
or
1 B = 0.001 kB
Formula
To convert a digital storage from kilobytes (kB) to bytes (B), multiply the digital storage in kilobytes by 1000
d(B) = d(kB) × 1000
Examples:
Convert 1 kilobytes to bytes:
d(B) = 1kB × 1000 = 1000 B
Conversion table
| Kilobytes (kB) | Bytes (B) |
|---|---|
| 1 kB | 1000 B |
| 2 kB | 2000 B |
| 3 kB | 3000 B |
| 5 kB | 5000 B |
| 8 kB | 8000 B |
| 10 kB | 10000 B |
| 16 kB | 16000 B |
| 20 kB | 20000 B |
| 25 kB | 25000 B |
| 50 kB | 50000 B |
| 64 kB | 64000 B |
| 128 kB | 128000 B |
| 256 kB | 256000 B |
| 512 kB | 512000 B |
| 1024 kB | 1024000 B |
| Bytes (B) | Kilobytes (kB) |
|---|---|
| 1 B | 0.001 kB |
| 2 B | 0.002 kB |
| 3 B | 0.003 kB |
| 5 B | 0.005 kB |
| 8 B | 0.008 kB |
| 10 B | 0.01 kB |
| 16 B | 0.016 kB |
| 20 B | 0.02 kB |
| 25 B | 0.025 kB |
| 50 B | 0.05 kB |
| 64 B | 0.064 kB |
| 128 B | 0.128 kB |
| 256 B | 0.256 kB |
| 512 B | 0.512 kB |
| 1024 B | 1.024 kB |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert kilobytes to bytes?
Multiply the value in kilobytes by 1000 to get the result in bytes. For example, 5 kB × 1000 = 5000 B.
How many bytes are in 1 kilobytes?
1 kilobytes (kB) is equal to 1000 bytes (B).
How do I convert bytes back to kilobytes?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in bytes by 1000 to get the result in kilobytes.
How accurate is the kilobytes to bytes conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 1000 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
- IEC 80000-13:2025 — Quantities and units — Part 13: Information science and technology (Edition 2, 2025-02)
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition)
- Definitions of the SI units: The binary prefixes (NIST Reference on Constants, Units and Uncertainty)
- NIST Guide to the SI (NIST SP 811), Chapter 4: The Two Classes of SI Units and the SI Prefixes
