Below is a simple conversion tool that allows you to convert Kilobytes (KB) to Bits (b).


Simply enter the Kilobytes (KB) value into the first field and press the “convert” button to convert to Bits (b).

Definition of a Kilobyte

A kilobyte (KB) is 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.

Definition of a Bit

A bit, short for “binary digit,” is the most fundamental unit of data in computing and digital communications. Representing either a 0 or 1 in binary code, it can also be represented by other values such as yes/no, true/false, plus/minus etc. It’s used for storing and processing digital information, including text, images, audio, and video. The unit symbol of bit is b (lowercase).

Kilobytes (KB) to Bits (b) Conversion Chart

Kilobytes (KB)Bits (b)
1 KB8000 bits
2 KB16000 bits
3 KB24000 bits
4 KB32000 bits
5 KB40000 bits
6 KB48000 bits
7 KB56000 bits
8 KB64000 bits
9 KB72000 bits
10 KB80000 bits
11 KB88000 bits
12 KB96000 bits
13 KB104000 bits
14 KB112000 bits
15 KB120000 bits
16 KB128000 bits
17 KB136000 bits
18 KB144000 bits
19 KB152000 bits
20 KB160000 bits
21 KB168000 bits
22 KB176000 bits
23 KB184000 bits
24 KB192000 bits
25 KB200000 bits
26 KB208000 bits
27 KB216000 bits
28 KB224000 bits
29 KB232000 bits
30 KB240000 bits
31 KB248000 bits
32 KB256000 bits
33 KB264000 bits
34 KB272000 bits
35 KB280000 bits
36 KB288000 bits
37 KB296000 bits
38 KB304000 bits
39 KB312000 bits
40 KB320000 bits
41 KB328000 bits
42 KB336000 bits
43 KB344000 bits
44 KB352000 bits
45 KB360000 bits
46 KB368000 bits
47 KB376000 bits
48 KB384000 bits
49 KB392000 bits
50 KB400000 bits
Kilobytes (KB)Bits (b)
51 KB408000 bits
52 KB416000 bits
53 KB424000 bits
54 KB432000 bits
55 KB440000 bits
56 KB448000 bits
57 KB456000 bits
58 KB464000 bits
59 KB472000 bits
60 KB480000 bits
61 KB488000 bits
62 KB496000 bits
63 KB504000 bits
64 KB512000 bits
65 KB520000 bits
66 KB528000 bits
67 KB536000 bits
68 KB544000 bits
69 KB552000 bits
70 KB560000 bits
71 KB568000 bits
72 KB576000 bits
73 KB584000 bits
74 KB592000 bits
75 KB600000 bits
76 KB608000 bits
77 KB616000 bits
78 KB624000 bits
79 KB632000 bits
80 KB640000 bits
81 KB648000 bits
82 KB656000 bits
83 KB664000 bits
84 KB672000 bits
85 KB680000 bits
86 KB688000 bits
87 KB696000 bits
88 KB704000 bits
89 KB712000 bits
90 KB720000 bits
91 KB728000 bits
92 KB736000 bits
93 KB744000 bits
94 KB752000 bits
95 KB760000 bits
96 KB768000 bits
97 KB776000 bits
98 KB784000 bits
99 KB792000 bits
100 KB800000 bits