Convert Gibibytes to Kilobytes
1 GiB = 1073741.82 KB
Conversion Table
| gibibytes (GiB) | kilobytes (KB) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 536870.91 |
| 1 | 1073741.82 |
| 2 | 2147483.65 |
| 5 | 5368709.12 |
| 10 | 10737418.24 |
| 25 | 26843545.6 |
| 50 | 53687091.2 |
| 100 | 107374182.4 |
| 250 | 268435456 |
| 500 | 536870912 |
| 1000 | 1073741824 |
How to Convert gibibytes to kilobytes
To convert gibibytes to kilobytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 GiB = 10737418.24 KB
About gibibytes and kilobytes
The Conversion Formula
To convert gibibytes to kilobytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 GiB = 1073741.82 KB. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 GiB to kilobytes: 25 × 1073741.82 = 26843545.6 KB. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 1073741.82, or equivalently multiply by 9.3132e-7.
About gibibytes
The Gibibyte (GiB) is the source of the 'missing space' on your hard drive. A 500 GB (decimal) drive is only about 465 GiB (binary). The drive isn't broken; it's just math. gibibytes are commonly used in Windows drive properties, RAM modules (always binary), Virtual machines, and other fields.
8 GB of RAM is actually 8 GiB.
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 gibibytes to kilobytes?
Converting between gibibytes 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 GiB = 1073741.82 KB) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.