Convert Kilobytes to Kibibytes
1 KB = 0.976563 KiB
Conversion Table
| kilobytes (KB) | kibibytes (KiB) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.488281 |
| 1 | 0.976563 |
| 2 | 1.9531 |
| 5 | 4.8828 |
| 10 | 9.7656 |
| 25 | 24.4141 |
| 50 | 48.8281 |
| 100 | 97.6563 |
| 250 | 244.14 |
| 500 | 488.28 |
| 1000 | 976.56 |
How to Convert kilobytes to kibibytes
To convert kilobytes to kibibytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 KB = 9.7656 KiB
About kilobytes and kibibytes
The Conversion Formula
To convert kilobytes to kibibytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 KB = 0.976563 KiB. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 KB to kibibytes: 25 × 0.976563 = 24.4141 KiB. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.976563, or equivalently multiply by 1.024.
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.
About kibibytes
The Kibibyte (KiB) was created to solve the '1000 vs 1024' problem. While 1 KB is 1000 bytes, 1 KiB is exactly 1024 bytes. This is the unit your computer actually uses in its RAM and cache. kibibytes are commonly used in RAM specifications, CPU cache, Linux file systems, and Technical specs.
1 KiB is 2.4% larger than 1 KB.
When Would You Convert kilobytes to kibibytes?
Converting between kilobytes and kibibytes 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 KB = 0.976563 KiB) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.