Convert Kilobytes to Bits
1 kilobyte = 8,000 bits. Type any value below to convert in either direction — the calculation happens in your browser.
Kilobytes to Bits formula
Multiply the number of kilobytes by 8000 to get bits.
bits = kilobytes × 8000To go the other way: divide the number of bits by 8000, or multiply by 0.000125.
kilobytes = bits ÷ 8000Kilobytes to Bits conversion table
| Kilobytes | Bits |
|---|---|
| 1 KB | 8,000 b |
| 2 KB | 16,000 b |
| 3 KB | 24,000 b |
| 4 KB | 32,000 b |
| 5 KB | 40,000 b |
| 6 KB | 48,000 b |
| 7 KB | 56,000 b |
| 8 KB | 64,000 b |
| 9 KB | 72,000 b |
| 10 KB | 80,000 b |
| 15 KB | 120,000 b |
| 20 KB | 160,000 b |
| 25 KB | 200,000 b |
| 30 KB | 240,000 b |
| 40 KB | 320,000 b |
| 50 KB | 400,000 b |
| 75 KB | 600,000 b |
| 100 KB | 800,000 b |
| 250 KB | 2,000,000 b |
| 500 KB | 4,000,000 b |
| 1,000 KB | 8,000,000 b |
Bits to Kilobytes conversion table
| Bits | Kilobytes |
|---|---|
| 1 b | 0.000125 KB |
| 2 b | 0.00025 KB |
| 3 b | 0.000375 KB |
| 4 b | 0.0005 KB |
| 5 b | 0.000625 KB |
| 6 b | 0.00075 KB |
| 7 b | 0.000875 KB |
| 8 b | 0.001 KB |
| 9 b | 0.001125 KB |
| 10 b | 0.00125 KB |
About the kilobyte
A kilobyte is 1,000 bytes under the SI definition used by storage manufacturers and network speeds.
About the bit
A bit is a single binary digit, the smallest unit of information; network speeds are quoted in bits per second.
Frequently asked questions
How many bits are in a kilobyte?
There are 8,000 bits in one kilobyte.
How many kilobytes are in a bit?
There are 0.000125 kilobytes in one bit.
Is this conversion exact?
The ratio between the kilobyte and the bit is fixed by definition, so the conversion is exact — the figures shown here are rounded for readability only.
What is 10 kilobytes in bits?
10 kilobytes equals 80,000 bits.