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1 KB = 1,000 B
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B = KB × 1000
How to convert
To convert kilobytes to bytes, multiply the value by 1,000. For example, 2 KB = 2,000 B.
Conversion table
| KB | Bytes (B) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 50 KB | 50,000 B |
| 100 KB | 100,000 B |
| 250 KB | 250,000 B |
| 500 KB | 500,000 B |
| 1,000 KB | 1,000,000 B |
About these units
Storage sizes come in two systems. Decimal (SI) units step by 1,000: 1 KB = 1,000 bytes, 1 MB = 1,000 KB and 1 GB = 1,000 MB. Binary (IEC) units step by 1,024: 1 KiB = 1,024 bytes and 1 MiB = 1,024 KiB. Drive makers and most specifications use decimal units, while Windows and many programs count in binary but label the result KB, MB or GB, which is why a 1 TB drive shows up as about 931 GB. One byte is 8 bits.
FAQ
› How do I convert KB to B?
1 KB = 1,000 B. To convert, multiply the value by 1,000: 2 KB = 2,000 B.
› What is 1 B in KB?
1 B = 0.001 KB. The reverse formula is KB = B ÷ 1000.
› Is 1 MB 1,000 KB or 1,024 KB?
In SI units 1 MB is 1,000 KB. The 1,024-based unit has its own name, the mebibyte (MiB). Some software still writes MB for 1,024 KB, so check which convention a number uses.
› Why does a new drive show less space than advertised?
The box uses decimal gigabytes (10⁹ bytes) while the operating system reports binary gibibytes (2³⁰ bytes) labeled GB. A 500 GB drive is about 465.66 GiB; no space is missing.