Convert Mebibytes to Kilobytes
1 MiB = 1048.58 KB
Conversion Table
| mebibytes (MiB) | kilobytes (KB) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 524.29 |
| 1 | 1048.58 |
| 2 | 2097.15 |
| 5 | 5242.88 |
| 10 | 10485.76 |
| 25 | 26214.4 |
| 50 | 52428.8 |
| 100 | 104857.6 |
| 250 | 262144 |
| 500 | 524288 |
| 1000 | 1048576 |
How to Convert mebibytes to kilobytes
To convert mebibytes to kilobytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 MiB = 10485.76 KB
About mebibytes and kilobytes
The Conversion Formula
To convert mebibytes to kilobytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 MiB = 1048.58 KB. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 MiB to kilobytes: 25 × 1048.58 = 26214.4 KB. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 1048.58, or equivalently multiply by 0.000953674.
About mebibytes
The Mebibyte (MiB) is 1,024 x 1,024 bytes. When Windows says a file is '100 MB', it actually means '100 MiB'. This difference explains why file sizes look different on Mac (decimal) vs Windows (binary). mebibytes are commonly used in Windows Explorer, Memory mapping, Partition tables, and other fields.
1 MiB is roughly 1.05 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 mebibytes to kilobytes?
Converting between mebibytes 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 MiB = 1048.58 KB) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.