Convert Gigabytes to Kilobytes
1 GB = 1000000 KB
Conversion Table
| gigabytes (GB) | kilobytes (KB) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 500000 |
| 1 | 1000000 |
| 2 | 2000000 |
| 5 | 5000000 |
| 10 | 10000000 |
| 25 | 25000000 |
| 50 | 50000000 |
| 100 | 100000000 |
| 250 | 250000000 |
| 500 | 500000000 |
| 1000 | 1000000000 |
How to Convert gigabytes to kilobytes
To convert gigabytes to kilobytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 GB = 10000000 KB
About gigabytes and kilobytes
The Conversion Formula
To convert gigabytes to kilobytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 GB = 1000000 KB. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 GB to kilobytes: 25 × 1000000 = 25000000 KB. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 1000000, or equivalently multiply by 0.000001.
About gigabytes
The Gigabyte (GB) is the unit of the modern era. Hard drives, SSDs, smartphone storage, and monthly data plans are all measured in GB. The first 1 GB drive in 1980 was the size of a refrigerator; now 1 GB fits on a fingernail-sized card. gigabytes are commonly used in Phone storage (64/128 GB), RAM (8/16/32 GB), HD Movies, and Console games.
A 2-hour HD movie stream uses about 3-6 GB.
About kilobytes
The Kilobyte (KB) was the first multiple of the byte. In the early days of computing, 64 KB of RAM was considered a luxury (Commodore 64). Today, KB is used mainly for very small text files and icons. kilobytes are commonly used in Text documents, Small icons, Emails (text only), and Configuration files.
A standard page of plain text is about 2 KB.
When Would You Convert gigabytes to kilobytes?
Converting between gigabytes and kilobytes is one of the most common digital storage conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 GB = 1000000 KB) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.