Convert Kilobytes to bytes

1 kilobyte = 1,000 bytes · B = KB × 1,000

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1 kilobyte = 1,000 bytes

When you need this conversion

This conversion goes from kilobytes, used for documents and small images, to bytes, the base unit of digital file size. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.

Kilobytes to bytes conversion table

Conversion table from kilobytes to bytes
Kilobytes (KB)Bytes (B)
1 KB1,000 B
2 KB2,000 B
3 KB3,000 B
5 KB5,000 B
10 KB10,000 B
15 KB15,000 B
20 KB20,000 B
25 KB25,000 B
50 KB50,000 B
75 KB75,000 B
100 KB100,000 B
250 KB250,000 B
500 KB500,000 B
1,000 KB1,000,000 B

The formula

B = KB × 1,000

Because both units measure data, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.

Convert the other way

Bytes to kilobytes

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Frequently asked questions

How many bytes are in a kilobyte?
There are 1,000 bytes in 1 kilobyte. The formula is B = KB × 1,000.
How do you convert kilobytes to bytes?
Use the formula B = KB × 1,000. For example, 10 kilobytes equals 10,000 bytes.
Is the kilobytes to bytes conversion exact?
Yes. Kilobytes and bytes are both units of data, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
What is KB short for?
KB is the standard symbol for kilobyte. B is the symbol for byte.