Convert Megabytes to Kilobytes
MB to KB · digital storage conversion
What are megabytes and kilobytes?
A megabyte is one million bytes, roughly a minute of MP3 audio. A kilobyte is 1,000 bytes (decimal), a common unit for small files. 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 megabytes to kilobytes
1 MB = 1,000 KB. To convert, multiply the number of megabytes by 1,000. For example, 5 MB = 5,000 KB, and 20 MB = 20,000 KB. To go the other way, multiply kilobytes by 0.001 (since 1 KB = 0.001 MB).
Megabytes to Kilobytes conversion table
| Megabytes (MB) | Kilobytes (KB) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 8 | 8,000 |
| 16 | 16,000 |
| 64 | 64,000 |
| 128 | 128,000 |
| 500 | 500,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
FAQ
What is 1 MB in KB?
1 MB = 1,000 KB. To convert any amount, multiply the number of megabytes by 1,000.
How do I convert kilobytes back to megabytes?
Go the other way: 1 KB = 0.001 MB, so multiply kilobytes by 0.001 to get megabytes.
Is a megabyte bigger than a kilobyte?
Yes — 1 MB is the larger unit, equal to 1,000 KB.
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.