Kilobytes to Bytes (KB to B)

Convert kilobytes to bytes instantly. 1 kilobyte = 1,000 bytes, so multiply by 1,000. Includes worked examples and a full KB to B table.

How to convert kilobytes to bytes

1 kilobyte = 1,000 bytes and 1 byte = 0.001 kilobytes. To convert kilobytes to bytes, multiply by 1,000:

B = KB × 1,000

Examples

  • 1 KB × 1,000 = 1,000 B
  • 4 KB × 1,000 = 4,000 B
  • 100 KB × 1,000 = 1,00,000 B

KB to B conversion table

Kilobytes (KB)Bytes (B)
1 KB1,000 B
2 KB2,000 B
4 KB4,000 B
8 KB8,000 B
16 KB16,000 B
32 KB32,000 B
64 KB64,000 B
100 KB1,00,000 B
128 KB1,28,000 B
256 KB2,56,000 B
500 KB5,00,000 B
512 KB5,12,000 B
1,000 KB10,00,000 B
1,024 KB10,24,000 B
2,048 KB20,48,000 B

What is a kilobyte?

A kilobyte (KB) is 1,000 bytes in SI units. Some software uses KB for 1,024 bytes (properly a kibibyte, KiB).

What is a byte?

A byte is 8 bits, enough to store one character of text.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilobytes to bytes?

Multiply the value in kilobytes by 1,000. 1 kilobyte = 1,000 bytes.

How many kilobytes are in one byte?

1 byte = 0.001 kilobytes.

What is 4 KB in B?

4 KB = 4,000 B.

What is 100 KB in B?

100 KB = 1,00,000 B.