Kilobytes to Megabytes Converter
Convert kilobytes (kB) to megabytes (MB). Type a number in either box and the result appears as you type.
Enter a number, for example 12.5
1 kilobyte = 0.001 megabytes
Formula: MB = kB × 0.001
How to convert kilobytes to megabytes
1 kilobyte = 0.001 megabytes
To convert kilobytes to megabytes, multiply the value by 0.001.
Example: 5 kB × 0.001 = 0.005 MB
Kilobytes to Megabytes conversion table
| Kilobyte (kB) | Megabyte (MB) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 4 | 0.004 |
| 8 | 0.008 |
| 16 | 0.016 |
| 32 | 0.032 |
| 64 | 0.064 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 128 | 0.128 |
| 256 | 0.256 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 512 | 0.512 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
| 1,024 | 1.024 |
About kilobytes and megabytes
Kilobyte (kB)
1,000 bytes in the decimal system. Windows often uses KB to mean 1,024 bytes, officially a kibibyte (KiB).
Megabyte (MB)
1,000,000 bytes in the decimal system. Used by storage makers and macOS.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1 kB in megabytes?
1 kB = 0.001 MB.
What is 1 MB in kilobytes?
1 MB = 1,000 kB.
How do I convert kilobytes to megabytes?
To convert kilobytes to megabytes, multiply the value by 0.001. 1 kilobyte = 0.001 megabytes.