Kilobytes to Megabytes Converter
Convert kilobytes to megabytes instantly. Type a value, change either unit, or press swap to go the other way. 1 kilobyte = 0.001 megabytes.
1 kilobyte = 0.001 megabytes
How to convert kilobytes to megabytes
megabytes = kilobytes × 0.001
To convert kilobytes to megabytes, multiply the value by 0.001. To go back from megabytes to kilobytes, divide by the same number (or multiply by 1,000).
Worked examples
- 500 KB: 500 × 0.001 = 0.5 MB
- 1,000 KB: 1,000 × 0.001 = 1 MB
- 1,024 KB: 1,024 × 0.001 = 1.024 MB
Divide by 1,000 in the decimal system used by storage manufacturers, or by 1,024 in the binary system many operating systems use.
Kilobytes to Megabytes conversion table
Kilobytes to Megabytes
| KB | MB |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
| 1,024 | 1.024 |
| 2,048 | 2.048 |
| 5,000 | 5 |
| 10,000 | 10 |
| 100,000 | 100 |
| 1,000,000 | 1,000 |
Megabytes to Kilobytes
| MB | KB |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 500 | 500,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
| 1,024 | 1,024,000 |
| 2,048 | 2,048,000 |
| 5,000 | 5,000,000 |
| 10,000 | 10,000,000 |
| 100,000 | 100,000,000 |
| 1,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 |
Data equivalents
See how one kilobyte and one megabyte compare with every other data unit on the site.
1 kilobyte equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| bits (bit) | 8,000 |
| bytes (B) | 1,000 |
| megabytes (MB) | 0.001 |
| gigabytes (GB) | 0 |
| terabytes (TB) | 0 |
| petabytes (PB) | 0 |
| kibibytes (KiB) | 0.9765625 |
| mebibytes (MiB) | 0.0009536743 |
| gibibytes (GiB) | 0 |
| tebibytes (TiB) | 0 |
1 megabyte equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| bits (bit) | 8,000,000 |
| bytes (B) | 1,000,000 |
| kilobytes (KB) | 1,000 |
| gigabytes (GB) | 0.001 |
| terabytes (TB) | 0 |
| petabytes (PB) | 0 |
| kibibytes (KiB) | 976.5625 |
| mebibytes (MiB) | 0.9536743 |
| gibibytes (GiB) | 0 |
| tebibytes (TiB) | 0 |
When you need to convert kilobytes to megabytes
Email attachments, web pages and images are often described in kilobytes, while upload limits and storage quotas are given in megabytes. Converting helps you figure out whether a file will fit within a limit before you try to send it.
About the units
Kilobyte (KB)
In the decimal (SI) system a kilobyte is 1,000 bytes. A short text email is a few kilobytes.
Megabyte (MB)
A megabyte is 1,000 kilobytes (1,000,000 bytes). A typical smartphone photo is a few megabytes.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert kilobytes to megabytes?
Multiply the number of kilobytes by 0.001. For example, 10 kilobytes × 0.001 = 0.01 megabytes.
How many megabytes are in one kilobyte?
There are 0.001 megabytes in one kilobyte.
How many kilobytes are in one megabyte?
There are 1,000 kilobytes in one megabyte.
Is 1 MB equal to 1,000 KB or 1,024 KB?
It depends on the standard. In the decimal (SI) system, 1 MB is 1,000 KB. In the binary system, 1 MiB is 1,024 KiB. This converter uses decimal by default; pick the binary units from the drop-down to use 1,024.
Can I convert other data units with this tool?
Yes. Use the From and To drop-downs in the converter to choose any data unit, or press the swap button to reverse the conversion. All calculations use internationally defined conversion factors.