Convert Megabyte to Kilobyte
Use this free converter to change megabytes (MB) into kilobytes (KB). Megabyte and kilobyte both measure digital storage. As a quick reference, 1 MB equals 1024 KB, and 1 KB equals 0.0009765625 MB.
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Kilobyte (KB)
1024
1 MB = 1024 KB
Digital Storage conversion table
| Megabyte | Kilobyte |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 10.24 |
| 0.1 | 102.4 |
| 0.5 | 512 |
| 1 | 1024 |
| 2 | 2048 |
| 3 | 3072 |
| 5 | 5120 |
| 10 | 10240 |
| 20 | 20480 |
| 25 | 25600 |
| 50 | 51200 |
| 100 | 102400 |
| 1,000 | 1024000 |
How to convert Megabyte to Kilobyte
Multiply the megabyte value by 1024 to get kilobytes.
- Enter the number of megabytes you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in kilobytes.
- Worked example: 15 MB × 1024 = 15360 KB.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (kilobyte to megabyte).
About these units
Megabyte (MB)
- Definition
- A megabyte (MB) is 1,024 kilobytes, or 1,048,576 bytes in the binary convention.
- History
- It became a household term with floppy disks and early hard drives.
- Current use
- Megabytes measure photos, songs, and application sizes.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilobytes are in a megabyte?
There are 1024 KB in 1 MB. To convert, multiply the number of megabytes by 1024.
How do I convert megabytes to kilobytes?
Multiply the megabyte value by 1024 to get kilobytes. For example, 10 MB = 10240 KB.
Is this megabyte-to-kilobyte 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 Megabyte to other digital storage units
| Unit | 1 Megabyte equals |
|---|---|
| Byte (B) | 1048576 B |
| Kilobyte (KB) | 1024 KB |
| Gigabyte (GB) | 0.0009765625 GB |
| Terabyte (TB) | 9.5367e-7 TB |
| Petabyte (PB) | 9.3132e-10 PB |
| Bit (bit) | 8388608 bit |
| Kilobit (Kb) | 8192 Kb |
| Megabit (Mb) | 8 Mb |
| Gigabit (Gb) | 0.0078125 Gb |