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Convert Kilobyte to Byte

Use this free converter to change kilobytes (KB) into bytes (B). Kilobyte and byte both measure digital storage. As a quick reference, 1 KB equals 1024 B, and 1 B equals 0.0009765625 KB.

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Byte (B)
1024

1 KB = 1024 B

Digital Storage conversion table

KilobyteByte
0.0110.24
0.1102.4
0.5512
11024
22048
33072
55120
1010240
2020480
2525600
5051200
100102400
1,0001024000

How to convert Kilobyte to Byte

Multiply the kilobyte value by 1024 to get bytes.

  1. Enter the number of kilobytes you want to convert.
  2. The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in bytes.
  3. Worked example: 15 KB × 1024 = 15360 B.
  4. Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (byte to kilobyte).

About these units

Kilobyte (KB)

Definition
A kilobyte (KB) is 1,024 bytes in the binary convention used by most operating systems.
History
Early computing adopted powers of two, so a "kilo" came to mean 1,024 rather than 1,000.
Current use
Kilobytes measure small files such as documents and configuration data.

Byte (B)

Definition
A byte (B) is a unit of digital information made up of 8 bits, enough to store a single character.
History
The term was coined at IBM in the 1950s; the 8-bit byte became standard with early microprocessors.
Current use
Bytes are the fundamental unit for file sizes and memory in computing.

Frequently asked questions

How many bytes are in a kilobyte?

There are 1024 B in 1 KB. To convert, multiply the number of kilobytes by 1024.

How do I convert kilobytes to bytes?

Multiply the kilobyte value by 1024 to get bytes. For example, 10 KB = 10240 B.

Is this kilobyte-to-byte converter free?

Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.

Convert Kilobyte to other digital storage units

Unit1 Kilobyte equals
Byte (B)1024 B
Megabyte (MB)0.0009765625 MB
Gigabyte (GB)9.5367e-7 GB
Terabyte (TB)9.3132e-10 TB
Petabyte (PB)9.0949e-13 PB
Bit (bit)8192 bit
Kilobit (Kb)8 Kb
Megabit (Mb)0.0078125 Mb
Gigabit (Gb)0.0000076293945 Gb

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