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Megabytes to kilobytes

kilobytes = megabytes × 1,000

Reverse: kilobytes to megabytes

How to convert megabytes to kilobytes

One megabyte is 1,000 kilobytes, so multiply the number of megabytes by 1,000. For example, 20 megabytes is 20 × 1,000 = 20,000 kilobytes. 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.

megabyteskilobytes
1 mb1,000 kb
2 mb2,000 kb
3 mb3,000 kb
4 mb4,000 kb
5 mb5,000 kb
6 mb6,000 kb
7 mb7,000 kb
8 mb8,000 kb
9 mb9,000 kb
10 mb10,000 kb
11 mb11,000 kb
12 mb12,000 kb
13 mb13,000 kb
14 mb14,000 kb
15 mb15,000 kb
16 mb16,000 kb
17 mb17,000 kb
18 mb18,000 kb
19 mb19,000 kb
20 mb20,000 kb
25 mb25,000 kb
30 mb30,000 kb
40 mb40,000 kb
50 mb50,000 kb
60 mb60,000 kb
70 mb70,000 kb
75 mb75,000 kb
80 mb80,000 kb
90 mb90,000 kb
100 mb100,000 kb
120 mb120,000 kb
150 mb150,000 kb
200 mb200,000 kb
250 mb250,000 kb
300 mb300,000 kb
400 mb400,000 kb
500 mb500,000 kb
750 mb750,000 kb
1,000 mb1,000,000 kb
1,500 mb1,500,000 kb
2,000 mb2,000,000 kb
5,000 mb5,000,000 kb
10,000 mb10,000,000 kb

Questions

How many kilobytes are in a megabyte?

1,000 kilobytes.

How do I convert megabytes to kilobytes 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.