Convert Mebibytes to Kibibytes
1 MiB = 1024 KiB
Conversion Table
| mebibytes (MiB) | kibibytes (KiB) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 512 |
| 1 | 1024 |
| 2 | 2048 |
| 5 | 5120 |
| 10 | 10240 |
| 25 | 25600 |
| 50 | 51200 |
| 100 | 102400 |
| 250 | 256000 |
| 500 | 512000 |
| 1000 | 1024000 |
How to Convert mebibytes to kibibytes
To convert mebibytes to kibibytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 MiB = 10240 KiB
About mebibytes and kibibytes
The Conversion Formula
To convert mebibytes to kibibytes, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 MiB = 1024 KiB. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 MiB to kibibytes: 25 × 1024 = 25600 KiB. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 1024, or equivalently multiply by 0.000976563.
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 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 mebibytes to kibibytes?
Converting between mebibytes 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 MiB = 1024 KiB) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.