Kibibytes to bytes
bytes = kibibytes × 1,024
Reverse: bytes to kibibytes
How to convert kibibytes to bytes
One kibibyte is 1,024 bytes, so multiply the number of kibibytes by 1,024. For example, 20 kibibytes is 20 × 1,024 = 20,480 bytes. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 0.00097656.
Quick estimate
Multiplying by about 1000 gets within 2.3% 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.
| kibibytes | bytes |
|---|---|
| 1 kib | 1,024 b |
| 2 kib | 2,048 b |
| 3 kib | 3,072 b |
| 4 kib | 4,096 b |
| 5 kib | 5,120 b |
| 6 kib | 6,144 b |
| 7 kib | 7,168 b |
| 8 kib | 8,192 b |
| 9 kib | 9,216 b |
| 10 kib | 10,240 b |
| 11 kib | 11,264 b |
| 12 kib | 12,288 b |
| 13 kib | 13,312 b |
| 14 kib | 14,336 b |
| 15 kib | 15,360 b |
| 16 kib | 16,384 b |
| 17 kib | 17,408 b |
| 18 kib | 18,432 b |
| 19 kib | 19,456 b |
| 20 kib | 20,480 b |
| 25 kib | 25,600 b |
| 30 kib | 30,720 b |
| 40 kib | 40,960 b |
| 50 kib | 51,200 b |
| 60 kib | 61,440 b |
| 70 kib | 71,680 b |
| 75 kib | 76,800 b |
| 80 kib | 81,920 b |
| 90 kib | 92,160 b |
| 100 kib | 102,400 b |
| 120 kib | 122,880 b |
| 150 kib | 153,600 b |
| 200 kib | 204,800 b |
| 250 kib | 256,000 b |
| 300 kib | 307,200 b |
| 400 kib | 409,600 b |
| 500 kib | 512,000 b |
| 750 kib | 768,000 b |
| 1,000 kib | 1,024,000 b |
| 1,500 kib | 1,536,000 b |
| 2,000 kib | 2,048,000 b |
| 5,000 kib | 5,120,000 b |
| 10,000 kib | 10,240,000 b |
Questions
How many bytes are in a kibibyte?
1,024 bytes.
How do I convert kibibytes to bytes in a spreadsheet?
Put the value in A1 and type =A1*1024, 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.