Convert Kilobytes to Bytes
1 kilobyte = 1,000 bytes. Type any value below to convert in either direction — the calculation happens in your browser.
Kilobytes to Bytes formula
Multiply the number of kilobytes by 1000 to get bytes.
bytes = kilobytes × 1000
To go the other way: divide the number of bytes by 1000, or multiply by 0.001.
kilobytes = bytes ÷ 1000
Kilobytes to Bytes conversion table
| Kilobytes | Bytes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 75 KB | 75,000 B |
| 100 KB | 100,000 B |
| 250 KB | 250,000 B |
| 500 KB | 500,000 B |
| 1,000 KB | 1,000,000 B |
Bytes to Kilobytes conversion table
| Bytes | Kilobytes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
About the kilobyte
A kilobyte is 1,000 bytes under the SI definition used by storage manufacturers and network speeds.
About the byte
A byte is eight bits, historically the space needed to store a single character of text.
Frequently asked questions
How many bytes are in a kilobyte?
There are 1,000 bytes in one kilobyte.
How many kilobytes are in a byte?
There are 0.001 kilobytes in one byte.
Is this conversion exact?
The ratio between the kilobyte and the byte is fixed by definition, so the conversion is exact — the figures shown here are rounded for readability only.
What is 10 kilobytes in bytes?
10 kilobytes equals 10,000 bytes.