Convert Kibibytes to bytes

1 kibibyte = 1,024 bytes · B = KiB × 1,024

KiB
Bytes
1,024B

1 kibibyte = 1,024 bytes

When you need this conversion

This conversion goes from kibibytes, the binary unit of 1,024 bytes reported by operating systems, 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.

Kibibytes to bytes conversion table

Conversion table from kibibytes to bytes
Kibibytes (KiB)Bytes (B)
1 KiB1,024 B
2 KiB2,048 B
3 KiB3,072 B
5 KiB5,120 B
10 KiB10,240 B
15 KiB15,360 B
20 KiB20,480 B
25 KiB25,600 B
50 KiB51,200 B
75 KiB76,800 B
100 KiB102,400 B
250 KiB256,000 B
500 KiB512,000 B
1,000 KiB1,024,000 B

The formula

B = KiB × 1,024

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 kibibytes

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Frequently asked questions

How many bytes are in a kibibyte?
There are 1,024 bytes in 1 kibibyte. The formula is B = KiB × 1,024.
How do you convert kibibytes to bytes?
Use the formula B = KiB × 1,024. For example, 10 kibibytes equals 10,240 bytes.
Is the kibibytes to bytes conversion exact?
Yes. Kibibytes and bytes are both units of data, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
What is KiB short for?
KiB is the standard symbol for kibibyte. B is the symbol for byte.