Convert Kilobyte to Kilobit
Use this free converter to change kilobytes (KB) into kilobits (Kb). Kilobyte and kilobit both measure digital storage. As a quick reference, 1 KB equals 8 Kb, and 1 Kb equals 0.125 KB.
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Kilobit (Kb)
8
1 KB = 8 Kb
Digital Storage conversion table
| Kilobyte | Kilobit |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.08 |
| 0.1 | 0.8 |
| 0.5 | 4 |
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 24 |
| 5 | 40 |
| 10 | 80 |
| 20 | 160 |
| 25 | 200 |
| 50 | 400 |
| 100 | 800 |
| 1,000 | 8000 |
How to convert Kilobyte to Kilobit
Multiply the kilobyte value by 8 to get kilobits.
- Enter the number of kilobytes you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in kilobits.
- Worked example: 15 KB × 8 = 120 Kb.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (kilobit 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.
Kilobit (Kb)
- Definition
- A kilobit (Kb) is 1,024 bits, often used to express data rates rather than storage.
- History
- It became common for describing modem and early network speeds.
- Current use
- Kilobits per second describe low-bandwidth connections and audio bitrates.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilobits are in a kilobyte?
There are 8 Kb in 1 KB. To convert, multiply the number of kilobytes by 8.
How do I convert kilobytes to kilobits?
Multiply the kilobyte value by 8 to get kilobits. For example, 10 KB = 80 Kb.
Is this kilobyte-to-kilobit 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
| Unit | 1 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 |