Convert Kilobytes to Gigabytes
KB to GB · digital storage conversion
What are kilobytes and gigabytes?
A kilobyte is 1,000 bytes (decimal), a common unit for small files. A gigabyte is one billion bytes, about a quarter-hour of HD video. For scale: a photo is a few MB, an HD movie a few GB, and a modern drive holds 1 TB or more. These use decimal (1 KB = 1,000 bytes).
How to convert kilobytes to gigabytes
1 KB = 0.000001 GB. To convert, multiply the number of kilobytes by 0.000001. For example, 5 KB = 0.000005 GB, and 20 KB = 0.00002 GB. To go the other way, multiply gigabytes by 1,000,000 (since 1 GB = 1,000,000 KB).
Kilobytes to Gigabytes conversion table
| Kilobytes (KB) | Gigabytes (GB) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000001 |
| 8 | 0.000008 |
| 16 | 0.000016 |
| 64 | 0.000064 |
| 128 | 0.000128 |
| 500 | 0.0005 |
| 1,000 | 0.001 |
FAQ
What is 1 KB in GB?
1 KB = 0.000001 GB. To convert any amount, multiply the number of kilobytes by 0.000001.
How do I convert gigabytes back to kilobytes?
Go the other way: 1 GB = 1,000,000 KB, so multiply gigabytes by 1,000,000 to get kilobytes.
Is a kilobyte bigger than a gigabyte?
No — 1 KB is the smaller unit, equal to 0.000001 GB (it takes 1,000,000 KB to make one GB).
Are these digital storage conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.