How many kilobytes are in 1 kibibyte?

1 KiB equals 1.024 KB. This is an exact conversion factor defined by NIST.

How do I convert kibibytes to kilobytes?

Multiply the value in KiB by the conversion factor. For example, 10 KiB = 10.24 KB. Use our calculator above for instant results.

Is the kibibytes to kilobytes conversion exact?

Yes, this conversion is mathematically exact based on the international definition of these units (NIST SP 811).

Can I convert kibibytes to kilobytes offline?

Yes! OmniConvert runs entirely in your browser — no internet connection needed after the page loads. Your data never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy.

What is the difference between kibibytes and kilobytes?

Kibibytes (KiB) and Kilobytes (KB) are both units of digital storage but belong to different measurement systems. 1 KiB = 1.024 KB. Use the converter above to switch between them instantly.

Kibibytes to Kilobytes (KiB → KB) — Free Online Converter

KiB → KB Reference Table

KiB	KB
0.001 KiB	0.001024 KB
0.002 KiB	0.002048 KB
0.003 KiB	0.003072 KB
0.004 KiB	0.004096 KB
0.005 KiB	0.00512 KB
0.006 KiB	0.006144 KB
0.007 KiB	0.007168 KB
0.008 KiB	0.008192 KB
0.009 KiB	0.009216 KB
0.01 KiB	0.01024 KB
0.02 KiB	0.02048 KB
0.03 KiB	0.03072 KB
0.04 KiB	0.04096 KB
0.05 KiB	0.0512 KB
0.06 KiB	0.06144 KB
0.07 KiB	0.07168 KB
0.08 KiB	0.08192 KB
0.09 KiB	0.09216 KB
0.1 KiB	0.1024 KB
0.2 KiB	0.2048 KB
0.3 KiB	0.3072 KB
0.4 KiB	0.4096 KB
0.5 KiB	0.512 KB
0.6 KiB	0.6144 KB
0.7 KiB	0.7168 KB
0.8 KiB	0.8192 KB
0.9 KiB	0.9216 KB
1 KiB	1.024 KB
1.5 KiB	1.536 KB
2 KiB	2.048 KB
2.5 KiB	2.56 KB
3 KiB	3.072 KB
3.5 KiB	3.584 KB
4 KiB	4.096 KB
4.5 KiB	4.608 KB
5 KiB	5.12 KB
5.5 KiB	5.632 KB
6 KiB	6.144 KB
6.5 KiB	6.656 KB
7 KiB	7.168 KB
7.5 KiB	7.68 KB
8 KiB	8.192 KB
8.5 KiB	8.704 KB
9 KiB	9.216 KB
9.5 KiB	9.728 KB
10 KiB	10.24 KB
11 KiB	11.264 KB
12 KiB	12.288 KB
13 KiB	13.312 KB
14 KiB	14.336 KB
15 KiB	15.36 KB
16 KiB	16.384 KB
17 KiB	17.408 KB
18 KiB	18.432 KB
19 KiB	19.456 KB
20 KiB	20.48 KB
25 KiB	25.6 KB
30 KiB	30.72 KB
35 KiB	35.84 KB
40 KiB	40.96 KB
45 KiB	46.08 KB
50 KiB	51.2 KB
55 KiB	56.32 KB
60 KiB	61.44 KB
65 KiB	66.56 KB
70 KiB	71.68 KB
75 KiB	76.8 KB
80 KiB	81.92 KB
85 KiB	87.04 KB
90 KiB	92.16 KB
95 KiB	97.28 KB
100 KiB	102.4 KB
120 KiB	122.88 KB
125 KiB	128 KB
130 KiB	133.12 KB
140 KiB	143.36 KB
150 KiB	153.6 KB
160 KiB	163.84 KB
175 KiB	179.2 KB
180 KiB	184.32 KB
200 KiB	204.8 KB
225 KiB	230.4 KB
250 KiB	256 KB
275 KiB	281.6 KB
300 KiB	307.2 KB
350 KiB	358.4 KB
400 KiB	409.6 KB
450 KiB	460.8 KB
500 KiB	512 KB
600 KiB	614.4 KB
700 KiB	716.8 KB
750 KiB	768 KB
800 KiB	819.2 KB
900 KiB	921.6 KB
1000 KiB	1024 KB
1200 KiB	1228.8 KB
1250 KiB	1280 KB
1500 KiB	1536 KB
1750 KiB	1792 KB
2000 KiB	2048 KB
2500 KiB	2560 KB
3000 KiB	3072 KB
4000 KiB	4096 KB
4500 KiB	4608 KB
5000 KiB	5120 KB
6000 KiB	6144 KB
7000 KiB	7168 KB
7500 KiB	7680 KB
8000 KiB	8192 KB
9000 KiB	9216 KB
10000 KiB	10240 KB
15000 KiB	15360 KB
20000 KiB	20480 KB
25000 KiB	25600 KB
50000 KiB	51200 KB
75000 KiB	76800 KB
100000 KiB	102400 KB

Values based on NIST SP 811 conversion factors

Why Convert Kibibytes to Kilobytes?

Converting between kibibytes (KiB) and kilobytes (KB) is one of the most common digital storage conversions. Whether for engineering, cooking, travel, or science, knowing how to quickly convert KiB to KB saves time and prevents errors.

Digital storage conversions (KiB to KB) are essential for IT professionals, content creators, and everyday computer users. Understanding the difference between bits and bytes is crucial when calculating internet speeds versus file sizes. Photographers and video editors need to convert terabytes and gigabytes to manage backups and estimate cloud storage costs. Confusion often arises between binary (1024) and decimal (1000) prefixes used by hardware manufacturers versus operating systems, leading to apparent 'missing' space on hard drives. Accurate conversion helps in planning server capacity, data transfer times, and device purchases.

How to Convert Kibibytes to Kilobytes

To convert kibibytes to kilobytes, use the following formula:

KB = KiB × 1.024

Example: 1 KiB = 1.024 KB

For example, 5 KiB = 5.12 KB, 10 KiB = 10.24 KB, and 100 KiB = 102.4 KB. For larger values, 1000 KiB = 1024 KB. Conversely, 1 KB = 0.9765625 KiB. Our calculator above performs this conversion instantly with full precision — no rounding errors.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Bit vs Byte: 1 Byte = 8 Bits. Internet speed is usually bits (Mb/s), file size is Bytes (MB).
Base 10 vs Base 2: Hard drive makers use Base 10 (1KB=1000B), OS uses Base 2 (1KiB=1024B).
B vs b: MB is Megabyte, Mb is Megabit.

Pro Tips

Storage buying: A 1TB drive usually shows as ~930GB in Windows due to decimal/binary difference.
Data caps: Streaming HD video uses ~3GB/hour.
Backup rule: 3-2-1 rule: 3 copies, 2 media types, 1 offsite.

What is a Kibibyte?

1,024 bytes (IEC standard).

Computing.

What is a Kilobyte?

1,000 bytes (decimal) or 1,024 bytes (binary).

Small files.

Kibibytes → Kilobytes

Kibibytes to Kilobytes Formula