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Kilobytes to bytes

bytes = kilobytes × 1,000

Reverse: bytes to kilobytes

How to convert kilobytes to bytes

One kilobyte is 1,000 bytes, so multiply the number of kilobytes by 1,000. For example, 20 kilobytes is 20 × 1,000 = 20,000 bytes. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 0.001.

Quick estimate

Multiplying by about 1000 gets within 0.0% of the exact answer, which is enough to check that a result makes sense.

Where it comes up

Data conversions come up when comparing storage on phones and drives, file and download sizes, and internet plans.

kilobytesbytes
1 kb1,000 b
2 kb2,000 b
3 kb3,000 b
4 kb4,000 b
5 kb5,000 b
6 kb6,000 b
7 kb7,000 b
8 kb8,000 b
9 kb9,000 b
10 kb10,000 b
11 kb11,000 b
12 kb12,000 b
13 kb13,000 b
14 kb14,000 b
15 kb15,000 b
16 kb16,000 b
17 kb17,000 b
18 kb18,000 b
19 kb19,000 b
20 kb20,000 b
25 kb25,000 b
30 kb30,000 b
40 kb40,000 b
50 kb50,000 b
60 kb60,000 b
70 kb70,000 b
75 kb75,000 b
80 kb80,000 b
90 kb90,000 b
100 kb100,000 b
120 kb120,000 b
150 kb150,000 b
200 kb200,000 b
250 kb250,000 b
300 kb300,000 b
400 kb400,000 b
500 kb500,000 b
750 kb750,000 b
1,000 kb1,000,000 b
1,500 kb1,500,000 b
2,000 kb2,000,000 b
5,000 kb5,000,000 b
10,000 kb10,000,000 b

Questions

How many bytes are in a kilobyte?

1,000 bytes.

How do I convert kilobytes to bytes in a spreadsheet?

Put the value in A1 and type =A1*1000, then fill the formula down the column.

Are the values in the table exact?

They are calculated from the exact definitions of the units and rounded only for display. Open any row for the full working.