Kilobit digital storage unit.
Kilobits to KB Converter — kb to KB
Convert Kilobit (kb) to KB (KB) using the exact conversion factor (1 kilobit = 0.125 kb). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Kilobits to KB converter
Converter
Digital Storage Converter
Convert bits, bytes, decimal storage, binary storage, nibbles, and word sizes.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
KB digital storage unit.
Result = input x 1000 / 8000.
Digital storage uses bits as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Kilobits to KB
Kilobit and KB are everyday digital-storage units, used for everything from file sizes and app downloads to storage device capacity and mobile data allowances. Specifically: Kilobit digital storage unit, and kB digital storage unit.
Formula
kb = kilobits × 0.125
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 kilobit equals 1000 base units, and 1 kb equals 8000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct kilobit-to-kb factor of 0.125.
Simple example
1 kb × 0.125 = 0.125 KB
1 kilobit = 0.125 kb.
Real-world example
500 kb × 0.125 = 62.5 KB
500 kilobits = 62.5 kb.
Conversion table
| Kilobit (kb) | KB (KB) |
|---|---|
| 1 kb | 0.125 KB |
| 8 kb | 1 KB |
| 16 kb | 2 KB |
| 64 kb | 8 KB |
| 256 kb | 32 KB |
| 1,000 kb | 125 KB |
Reverse conversion: KB to Kilobit
0.125 KB × 8 = 1 kb
0.125 kb = 1 kilobit.
kilobits = kb × 8
For a page dedicated to this direction, see KB to Kilobit.
Understanding the Kilobit (kb)
Kilobit digital storage unit.
Understanding the KB (KB)
KB digital storage unit.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many kb are in 1 kilobit?
1 kilobit equals 0.125 kb, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert kilobit to kb?
Multiply the kilobit value by 0.125. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert kb back to kilobit?
Use the reverse factor: 1 kb equals 8 kilobits. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a kilobit?
Kilobit (kb) is a unit of digital storage.
What is a kb?
KB (KB) is a unit of digital storage.
Is the kilobit to kb conversion exact?
Yes. Both kilobit and kb are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.125 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.