Below is a quick and easy tool that Converts bytes to kilobytes.
Simply enter the bytes value into the first field and press convert button to convert to kilobytes (KB).
How Many Kilobytes in a Byte?
1 byte is equal to 0.001 kilobytes / 0-3 kilobytes in base 10 (decimal) in SI.
1 byte is also equal to 0.0009765625 kilobytes / 2-10 kilobytes in base 2 (binary) system.
Definition of a Byte
A Byte is the basic unit of digital information storage and transmission. It is one of the fundamental units in computer systems. It is made up of 8 bits.
1 byte = 8 bits
Each bit (a portmanteau of binary digit) represents a ‘0’ or ‘1’ in binary code, the fundamental language of digital devices.
Because a byte represents a relatively small amount of data, it’s often used with a prefix like kilo-, mega-, giga-, tera-, etc., which denote powers of 1024 in the binary (base 2) system.
Definition of a Kilobyte
A kilobyte (KB) like a small digital box that can hold a certain amount of information. In most cases, it can hold about 1024 tiny pieces of information. These tiny pieces of information is called “bytes”.
1 kilobyte = 1000 bytes ( Kilobyte in SI and base 10 (decimal) )
or
1 kilobyte = 1024 bytes ( Kilobyte in base 2 (binary) )
But why 1024, you ask?
Well, computers use a binary system, which means everything is based on powers of 2, and 1024 is 2 raised to the power of 10.
Now, sometimes, especially when you’re dealing with internet speeds or hard drive sizes, people might say a kilobyte is 1000 bytes. That’s because it’s a bit simpler for us humans to think in terms of round numbers like 1000 instead of 1024.
Bytes vs Kilobytes
Kilobytes (KB) | Bytes (B) |
---|---|
103 bytes (base 10) | 100 bytes (base 10) |
10001 bytes | 10000 bytes |
1,000 bytes | 1 bytes |
210 bytes (base 2) | 20 bytes (base 2) |
1,024 bytes | 1 bytes |
1,000 × 8 bits | 1 × 8 bits |
8,000 bits | 8 bits |
Difference Between Bytes and Kilobytes
A Kilobyte is greater than Byte. One Kilobyte contains 1,000 Bytes
Unit Name | Byte (B) | Kilobyte (KB) |
---|---|---|
Unit Symbol | B | kB |
Standard | basic | decimal |
Prefix | Byte | Kilo |
Defined Value | 8 bits | 10^3 or 1000^1 Bytes |
Value in Bits | 8 | 8,000 |
Value in Bytes | 1 | 1,000 |
How to Calculate Bytes to Kilobytes
The conversion from Bytes to Kilobytes can be done using either the decimal system (base 10) or the binary system (base 2), depending on the context. Here’s how you do it in both systems:
- Decimal System (Base 10) – This system is commonly used in general computing and storage (like hard disk storage).To convert Bytes to Kilobytes in the decimal system, divide the number of bytes by 1000, because there are 1000 bytes in a kilobyte in this system.
For example, if you have 5000 bytes and you want to convert this to kilobytes:5000 Bytes ÷ 1000 = 5 KB - Binary System (Base 2) – This system is often used in programming and memory (like RAM).To convert Bytes to Kilobytes in the binary system, divide the number of bytes by 1024, because there are 1024 bytes in a kilobyte in this system.
For example, if you have 5000 bytes and you want to convert this to kilobytes:5000 Bytes ÷ 1024 ≈ 4.88 KB
In most cases, the decimal system is used, but it’s always good to know which system is being used in your particular situation.
Bytes to KB Conversion Table
Bytes (Bytes) | Kilobytes (KB) decimal | Kilobytes (KB) binary |
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1 Byte | 0.001 KB | 0.0009765625 KB |
10 Bytes | 0.01 KB | 0.009765625 KB |
20 Bytes | 0.02 KB | 0.01953125 KB |
30 Bytes | 0.03 KB | 0.029296875 KB |
40 Bytes | 0.04 KB | 0.0390625 KB |
50 Bytes | 0.05 KB | 0.048828125 KB |
60 Bytes | 0.06 KB | 0.05859375 KB |
70 Bytes | 0.07 KB | 0.068359375 KB |
80 Bytes | 0.08 KB | 0.078125 KB |
90 Bytes | 0.09 KB | 0.087890625 KB |
100 Bytes | 0.1 KB | 0.09765625 KB |
110 Bytes | 0.11 KB | 0.107421875 KB |
120 Bytes | 0.12 KB | 0.1171875 KB |
130 Bytes | 0.13 KB | 0.126953125 KB |
140 Bytes | 0.14 KB | 0.13671875 KB |
150 Bytes | 0.15 KB | 0.146484375 KB |
160 Bytes | 0.16 KB | 0.15625 KB |
170 Bytes | 0.17 KB | 0.166015625 KB |
180 Bytes | 0.18 KB | 0.17578125 KB |
190 Bytes | 0.19 KB | 0.185546875 KB |
200 Bytes | 0.2 KB | 0.1953125 KB |
210 Bytes | 0.21 KB | 0.205078125 KB |
220 Bytes | 0.22 KB | 0.21484375 KB |
230 Bytes | 0.23 KB | 0.224609375 KB |
240 Bytes | 0.24 KB | 0.234375 KB |
250 Bytes | 0.25 KB | 0.244140625 KB |
260 Bytes | 0.26 KB | 0.25390625 KB |
270 Bytes | 0.27 KB | 0.263671875 KB |
280 Bytes | 0.28 KB | 0.2734375 KB |
290 Bytes | 0.29 KB | 0.283203125 KB |
300 Bytes | 0.3 KB | 0.29296875 KB |
310 Bytes | 0.31 KB | 0.302734375 KB |
320 Bytes | 0.32 KB | 0.3125 KB |
330 Bytes | 0.33 KB | 0.322265625 KB |
340 Bytes | 0.34 KB | 0.33203125 KB |
350 Bytes | 0.35 KB | 0.341796875 KB |
360 Bytes | 0.36 KB | 0.3515625 KB |
370 Bytes | 0.37 KB | 0.361328125 KB |
380 Bytes | 0.38 KB | 0.37109375 KB |
390 Bytes | 0.39 KB | 0.380859375 KB |
400 Bytes | 0.4 KB | 0.390625 KB |
410 Bytes | 0.41 KB | 0.400390625 KB |
420 Bytes | 0.42 KB | 0.41015625 KB |
430 Bytes | 0.43 KB | 0.419921875 KB |
440 Bytes | 0.44 KB | 0.4296875 KB |
450 Bytes | 0.45 KB | 0.439453125 KB |
460 Bytes | 0.46 KB | 0.44921875 KB |
470 Bytes | 0.47 KB | 0.458984375 KB |
480 Bytes | 0.48 KB | 0.46875 KB |
490 Bytes | 0.49 KB | 0.478515625 KB |
500 Bytes | 0.5 KB | 0.48828125 KB |
510 Bytes | 0.51 KB | 0.498046875 KB |
520 Bytes | 0.52 KB | 0.5078125 KB |
530 Bytes | 0.53 KB | 0.517578125 KB |
540 Bytes | 0.54 KB | 0.52734375 KB |
550 Bytes | 0.55 KB | 0.537109375 KB |
560 Bytes | 0.56 KB | 0.546875 KB |
570 Bytes | 0.57 KB | 0.556640625 KB |
580 Bytes | 0.58 KB | 0.56640625 KB |
590 Bytes | 0.59 KB | 0.576171875 KB |
600 Bytes | 0.6 KB | 0.5859375 KB |
610 Bytes | 0.61 KB | 0.595703125 KB |
620 Bytes | 0.62 KB | 0.60546875 KB |
630 Bytes | 0.63 KB | 0.615234375 KB |
640 Bytes | 0.64 KB | 0.625 KB |
650 Bytes | 0.65 KB | 0.634765625 KB |
660 Bytes | 0.66 KB | 0.64453125 KB |
670 Bytes | 0.67 KB | 0.654296875 KB |
680 Bytes | 0.68 KB | 0.6640625 KB |
690 Bytes | 0.69 KB | 0.673828125 KB |
700 Bytes | 0.7 KB | 0.68359375 KB |
710 Bytes | 0.71 KB | 0.693359375 KB |
720 Bytes | 0.72 KB | 0.703125 KB |
730 Bytes | 0.73 KB | 0.712890625 KB |
740 Bytes | 0.74 KB | 0.72265625 KB |
750 Bytes | 0.75 KB | 0.732421875 KB |
760 Bytes | 0.76 KB | 0.7421875 KB |
770 Bytes | 0.77 KB | 0.751953125 KB |
780 Bytes | 0.78 KB | 0.76171875 KB |
790 Bytes | 0.79 KB | 0.771484375 KB |
800 Bytes | 0.8 KB | 0.78125 KB |
810 Bytes | 0.81 KB | 0.791015625 KB |
820 Bytes | 0.82 KB | 0.80078125 KB |
830 Bytes | 0.83 KB | 0.810546875 KB |
840 Bytes | 0.84 KB | 0.8203125 KB |
850 Bytes | 0.85 KB | 0.830078125 KB |
860 Bytes | 0.86 KB | 0.83984375 KB |
870 Bytes | 0.87 KB | 0.849609375 KB |
880 Bytes | 0.88 KB | 0.859375 KB |
890 Bytes | 0.89 KB | 0.869140625 KB |
900 Bytes | 0.9 KB | 0.87890625 KB |
910 Bytes | 0.91 KB | 0.888671875 KB |
920 Bytes | 0.92 KB | 0.8984375 KB |
930 Bytes | 0.93 KB | 0.908203125 KB |
940 Bytes | 0.94 KB | 0.91796875 KB |
950 Bytes | 0.95 KB | 0.927734375 KB |
960 Bytes | 0.96 KB | 0.9375 KB |
970 Bytes | 0.97 KB | 0.947265625 KB |
980 Bytes | 0.98 KB | 0.95703125 KB |
990 Bytes | 0.99 KB | 0.966796875 KB |
1000 Bytes | 1 KB | 0.9765625 KB |