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Bytes to KB Converter
Read a byte count as decimal KB or binary KiB.
FILE SIZE CONVERTER
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Conversion standard
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1 MB = 1,000 KB
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How bytes to kb conversion works
One KB is 1,000 bytes; one KiB is 1,024 bytes. Byte counts from file properties can use either display convention.
A practical example
2,048 bytes = 2.048 KB or 2 KiB.
Using this tool
- Enter a non-negative amount and choose your conversion standard.
- Adjust decimal places to suit your task. Very small values retain significant digits.
- Copy the result with its unit, or swap the direction for a reverse conversion.
Why do decimal and binary results differ?
Decimal prefixes use powers of 1,000; binary prefixes use powers of 1,024. Bit-to-byte conversion always uses eight bits per byte. Explicit unit labels identify which convention applies.