Kilobytes to Bytes
Convert kilobytes (KB) to bytes (B). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert kilobytes to bytes
To convert kilobytes to bytes, multiply the number of kilobytes by 1,000.
Example
Convert 5 kilobytes to bytes:
Kilobyte to byte conversion chart
| Kilobytes (KB) | Bytes (B) |
|---|---|
| 1 KB | 1,000 B |
| 2 KB | 2,000 B |
| 3 KB | 3,000 B |
| 4 KB | 4,000 B |
| 5 KB | 5,000 B |
| 6 KB | 6,000 B |
| 7 KB | 7,000 B |
| 8 KB | 8,000 B |
| 9 KB | 9,000 B |
| 10 KB | 10,000 B |
| 12 KB | 12,000 B |
| 15 KB | 15,000 B |
| 20 KB | 20,000 B |
| 25 KB | 25,000 B |
| 30 KB | 30,000 B |
| 40 KB | 40,000 B |
| 50 KB | 50,000 B |
| 60 KB | 60,000 B |
| 70 KB | 70,000 B |
| 75 KB | 75,000 B |
| 80 KB | 80,000 B |
| 90 KB | 90,000 B |
| 100 KB | 100,000 B |
| 150 KB | 150,000 B |
| 200 KB | 200,000 B |
| 250 KB | 250,000 B |
| 500 KB | 500,000 B |
| 1,000 KB | 1,000,000 B |
Going the other way? See the bytes to kilobytes chart.
About the units
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).
Byte (B)
A byte is 8 bits, enough to store one character of plain text.
Frequently asked questions
How many bytes are in a kilobyte?
There are 1,000 bytes in a kilobyte.
How many kilobytes are in a byte?
There are 0.001 kilobytes in a byte.
How do you convert kilobytes to bytes?
To convert kilobytes to bytes, multiply the number of kilobytes by 1,000.
What is 5 kilobytes in bytes?
5 kilobytes equals 5,000 bytes.
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