Bytes to Kilobytes
Convert bytes (B) to kilobytes (KB). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert bytes to kilobytes
To convert bytes to kilobytes, multiply the number of bytes by 0.001.
Example
Convert 5 bytes to kilobytes:
Byte to kilobyte conversion chart
| Bytes (B) | Kilobytes (KB) |
|---|---|
| 1 B | 0.001 KB |
| 2 B | 0.002 KB |
| 3 B | 0.003 KB |
| 4 B | 0.004 KB |
| 5 B | 0.005 KB |
| 6 B | 0.006 KB |
| 7 B | 0.007 KB |
| 8 B | 0.008 KB |
| 9 B | 0.009 KB |
| 10 B | 0.01 KB |
| 12 B | 0.012 KB |
| 15 B | 0.015 KB |
| 20 B | 0.02 KB |
| 25 B | 0.025 KB |
| 30 B | 0.03 KB |
| 40 B | 0.04 KB |
| 50 B | 0.05 KB |
| 60 B | 0.06 KB |
| 70 B | 0.07 KB |
| 75 B | 0.075 KB |
| 80 B | 0.08 KB |
| 90 B | 0.09 KB |
| 100 B | 0.1 KB |
| 150 B | 0.15 KB |
| 200 B | 0.2 KB |
| 250 B | 0.25 KB |
| 500 B | 0.5 KB |
| 1,000 B | 1 KB |
Going the other way? See the kilobytes to bytes chart.
About the units
Byte (B)
A byte is 8 bits, enough to store one character of plain text.
Kilobyte (KB)
A kilobyte (KB) is 1,000 bytes in the SI system that storage makers use. Older software often meant 1,024 bytes, which is now called a kibibyte (KiB).
Frequently asked questions
How many kilobytes are in a byte?
There are 0.001 kilobytes in a byte.
How many bytes are in a kilobyte?
There are 1,000 bytes in a kilobyte.
How do you convert bytes to kilobytes?
To convert bytes to kilobytes, multiply the number of bytes by 0.001.
What is 5 bytes in kilobytes?
5 bytes equals 0.005 kilobytes.
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