Convert bytes to KB
Bytes to kilobytes. Enter a value to convert, or use the bytes to KB chart further down the page.
1 byte equals 0.0009765625 kilobytes. Going the other way, 1 kilobyte = 1,024 bytes.
Note. This converter uses the binary convention: 1 KB = 1024 bytes, 1 MB = 1024 KB, 1 GB = 1024 MB. That is what Windows, macOS and Linux report. Storage manufacturers instead use decimal SI units where 1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes, which is why a “1 TB” drive shows up as about 931 GB.
How to convert bytes to KB
To convert bytes to kilobytes, multiply the byte value by 0.0009765625. You can also divide by 1024 to get the same answer.
KB = B × 0.0009765625
Worked example
Convert 8 B to kilobytes:
8 B = 0.0078125 KB
bytes to KB conversion chart
Use this bytes to KB table for quick reference without typing anything.
| bytes (B) | kilobytes (KB) |
|---|---|
| 1 B | 0.0009765625 KB |
| 2 B | 0.001953125 KB |
| 4 B | 0.00390625 KB |
| 8 B | 0.0078125 KB |
| 16 B | 0.015625 KB |
| 32 B | 0.03125 KB |
| 64 B | 0.0625 KB |
| 128 B | 0.125 KB |
| 256 B | 0.25 KB |
| 512 B | 0.5 KB |
| 1,024 B | 1 KB |
What is a byte?
A byte is 8 bits, historically the space needed to store a single text character.
What is a kilobyte?
A kilobyte is 1,024 bytes under the binary convention used by operating systems. Strictly, 1,024 bytes is a kibibyte (KiB).
Frequently asked questions
How many KB are in a byte?
1 bytes equals 0.0009765625 KB. Going the other way, 1 KB is 1,024 bytes.
How do you convert bytes to KB?
To convert bytes to kilobytes, multiply the byte value by 0.0009765625. You can also divide by 1024 to get the same answer.
What is 10 bytes in KB?
10 bytes equals 0.009765625 KB. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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