Convert Megabytes to Kilobytes
1 MB = 1000 KB
Conversion Table
| megabytes (MB) | kilobytes (KB) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 500 |
| 1 | 1000 |
| 2 | 2000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 25 | 25000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 100 | 100000 |
| 250 | 250000 |
| 500 | 500000 |
| 1000 | 1000000 |
How to Convert megabytes to kilobytes
To convert megabytes to kilobytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 MB = 10000 KB
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About megabytes and kilobytes
The Conversion Formula
To convert megabytes to kilobytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 MB = 1000 KB. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 MB to kilobytes: 25 × 1000 = 25000 KB. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 1000, or equivalently multiply by 0.001.
About megabytes
The Megabyte (MB) defined the floppy disk and CD-ROM era. A standard 3.5-inch floppy held 1.44 MB. A CD held 700 MB. It remains the standard unit for music files (MP3s) and photos. megabytes are commonly used in MP3 songs, Smartphone photos, Mobile apps, and PDF documents.
A 3-minute song is about 3-5 MB.
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 megabytes to kilobytes?
Converting between megabytes 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 MB = 1000 KB) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.