KB ↔ Bytes Converter
Convert between kilobytes and bytes instantly
Enter kilobytes value to convert to bytes
Enter bytes value to convert to kilobytes
Conversion Result
1 KB = 1,024 bytes
1 kilobyte • 1,024 bytes • 8,192 bits
📚 KB ↔ Bytes Conversion Details
KB to Bytes Formula
bytes = kilobytes × 1024
To convert kilobytes to bytes, multiply the kilobytes by 1024.
Bytes to KB Formula
kilobytes = bytes ÷ 1024
To convert bytes to kilobytes, divide the bytes by 1024.
Bidirectional Conversion
This converter works both ways simultaneously:
- Type in KB → bytes updates automatically
- Type in bytes → KB updates automatically
- No buttons to click - works as you type
Common Uses
- File size calculations
- Memory storage conversions
- Data transfer measurements
- Programming and computing
📏 How This Converter Works
This is a bidirectional converter that works in real-time:
- KB → Bytes: When you type in the KB field, the bytes field automatically updates
- Bytes → KB: When you type in the bytes field, the KB field automatically updates
- No swapping needed: Both conversions happen simultaneously
- Real-time: Updates happen as you type, no button clicks required
// Bidirectional Conversion Logic:
bytes = kilobytes × 1024
kilobytes = bytes ÷ 1024
// Example 1: Type "1" in KB
bytes = 1 × 1024 = 1024
// Example 2: Type "2048" in bytes
kilobytes = 2048 ÷ 1024 = 2
bytes = kilobytes × 1024
kilobytes = bytes ÷ 1024
// Example 1: Type "1" in KB
bytes = 1 × 1024 = 1024
// Example 2: Type "2048" in bytes
kilobytes = 2048 ÷ 1024 = 2
📊 Conversion Table
| Kilobytes (KB) | Bytes (B) | Bits |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 KB | 512 B | 4,096 bits |
| 1 KB | 1,024 B | 8,192 bits |
| 2 KB | 2,048 B | 16,384 bits |
| 5 KB | 5,120 B | 40,960 bits |
| 10 KB | 10,240 B | 81,920 bits |
| 100 KB | 102,400 B | 819,200 bits |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many bytes are in a kilobyte?
A: There are exactly 1,024 bytes in one kilobyte (in binary system).
Q: Is a kilobyte 1000 or 1024 bytes?
A: In computing, 1 KB = 1024 bytes (binary). In some contexts (disk storage), it might be 1000 bytes (decimal). This converter uses the binary standard of 1024.
Q: Do I need to click any button to convert?
A: No! The conversion happens automatically as you type in either field.
Q: How accurate is this converter?
A: This converter provides exact calculations up to 4 decimal places for KB.