Kilobytes to Bytes

Convert kilobytes (KB) to bytes (B) instantly — with formula and reference table.

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Quick answer: 1 KB = 1024 B. To convert kilobytes to bytes, multiply by KB × 1024.

Converting kilobytes to bytes

This converter changes a value in kilobytes (KB) into bytes (B). One kilobyte equals 1024 B. In the binary convention, one kilobyte equals 1024 bytes. The conversion runs entirely in your browser — enter a value and the result updates instantly, in either direction.

Formula

B = KB × 1024

Example

Convert 10 KB to B: 10 × 1024 = 10240 B.

Kilobytes to Bytes conversion table

Kilobytes (KB)Bytes (B)
1 KB1024 B
2 KB2048 B
3 KB3072 B
5 KB5120 B
10 KB10240 B
20 KB20480 B
25 KB25600 B
50 KB51200 B
100 KB102400 B

How to use this converter

  1. Enter a value in the kilobytes (KB) field.
  2. Read the converted value in bytes (B) below.
  3. Type into the B field instead to convert in reverse, or use the swap button.

Frequently asked questions

How many bytes are in a kilobyte?

1 KB equals 1024 bytes in the binary convention.

How do I convert 4 KB to bytes?

4 times 1024 = 4096 bytes.

What is a kibibyte?

A kibibyte (KiB) is explicitly 1024 bytes, the same value this converter uses for KB.

Last updated: 2026-05-27 Free · No signup · Works offline Suggest an improvement