DATA STORAGE CONVERSION
Megabyte to Kilobyte.
Convert megabyte (MB) to kilobyte (kB), with the math explained.
1 MB = 1,000 kB
1 kB = 1,000 bytes; 1 KiB = 1,024 bytes. Lowercase b means bit; uppercase B means byte.
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How to convert megabyte to kilobyte
Multiply your megabyte value by 1,000 to get the equivalent in kilobyte. Both units are normalized through the byte.
kB = MB × 1,00010 MB = 10,000 kB
Result rounded to 12 significant digits. Change the precision in the calculator to suit your task.1 kB = 1,000 bytes; 1 KiB = 1,024 bytes. Lowercase b means bit; uppercase B means byte.
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MB to kB conversion table
| Megabyte (MB) | Kilobyte (kB) |
|---|---|
| 1 MB | 1,000 kB |
| 2 MB | 2,000 kB |
| 5 MB | 5,000 kB |
| 10 MB | 10,000 kB |
| 20 MB | 20,000 kB |
| 50 MB | 50,000 kB |
| 100 MB | 100,000 kB |
| 500 MB | 500,000 kB |
| 1,000 MB | 1,000,000 kB |
About the megabyte
The megabyte (MB) is a unit of data storage. One megabyte equals 1,000,000 byte (base unit) in this calculator.
All megabyte conversionsAbout the kilobyte
The kilobyte (kB) is a unit of data storage. One kilobyte equals 1,000 byte (base unit) in this calculator.
All kilobyte conversionsCommon questions
What is 1 MB in kB?
One megabyte equals 1,000 kB. Use the formula above for other values.
Why might another calculator show a different last digit?
Calculators may round at different stages or use different unit conventions. We keep full JavaScript numeric precision during calculation and round only for display. Choose up to 15 significant digits. Check US versus UK units and the notes for this category.
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