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