KB to MB Converter

Quickly convert between kilobytes (KB) and megabytes (MB)

How to Convert KB to MB

  1. Enter the number of kilobytes in the KB field
  2. Click "Convert to MB"
  3. View the equivalent megabytes
  4. Or enter MB to convert back to KB

KB to MB Conversion Formula

1 MB = 1024 KB

1 KB = 0.0009765625 MB

Common KB to MB Conversions

1024 KB

= 1 MB

2048 KB

= 2 MB

5120 KB

= 5 MB

10240 KB

= 10 MB

Practical Applications

  • Calculating file sizes for storage
  • Estimating download/upload times
  • Memory allocation calculations
  • Email attachment size checks
  • Website asset optimization

KB vs MB: Understanding the Difference

A kilobyte (KB) is 1/1024th of a megabyte (MB). Kilobytes are typically used for smaller files (text documents, small images), while megabytes are used for larger files (high-res photos, songs).

Base-2 vs Base-10 Systems

This converter uses the binary standard (1 MB = 1024 KB) which is how computers actually calculate storage. Some manufacturers use decimal (1 MB = 1000 KB) which results in slightly different numbers.