Convert KB to bytes
Kilobytes to bytes. Enter a value to convert, or use the KB to bytes chart further down the page.
1 kilobyte equals 1,024 bytes. Going the other way, 1 byte = 0.0009765625 kilobytes.
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 KB to bytes
To convert kilobytes to bytes, multiply the kilobyte value by 1024. You can also divide by 0.0009765625 to get the same answer.
B = KB × 1024
Worked example
Convert 8 KB to bytes:
8 KB = 8,192 B
KB to bytes conversion chart
Use this KB to bytes table for quick reference without typing anything.
| kilobytes (KB) | bytes (B) |
|---|---|
| 1 KB | 1,024 B |
| 2 KB | 2,048 B |
| 4 KB | 4,096 B |
| 8 KB | 8,192 B |
| 16 KB | 16,384 B |
| 32 KB | 32,768 B |
| 64 KB | 65,536 B |
| 128 KB | 131,072 B |
| 256 KB | 262,144 B |
| 512 KB | 524,288 B |
| 1,024 KB | 1,048,576 B |
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).
What is a byte?
A byte is 8 bits, historically the space needed to store a single text character.
Frequently asked questions
How many bytes are in a kilobyte?
1 KB equals 1,024 bytes. Going the other way, 1 bytes is 0.0009765625 KB.
How do you convert KB to bytes?
To convert kilobytes to bytes, multiply the kilobyte value by 1024. You can also divide by 0.0009765625 to get the same answer.
What is 10 KB in bytes?
10 KB equals 10,240 bytes. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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