Megabytes to Kilobytes Converter
How to convert megabytes to kilobytes
kilobytes = megabytes × 1,000
To convert megabytes to kilobytes, multiply the number of megabytes by 1,000.
1 MB = 1,000 kB
Examples
- 500 MB × 1,000 = 500,000 kB
- 100 MB × 1,000 = 100,000 kB
Good to know
This uses the decimal definition, 1 MB = 1000 kB. Systems that count 1024 to the step are really working in kibibytes and mebibytes.
Decimal (SI) unit based on powers of 1000, as used by drive manufacturers. Windows reports sizes in binary units (powers of 1024) but labels them "KB", "MB", "GB" and "TB", so the same file or drive shows a smaller number there.
Decimal (SI) unit based on powers of 1000, as used by drive manufacturers. Windows reports sizes in binary units (powers of 1024) but labels them "KB", "MB", "GB" and "TB", so the same file or drive shows a smaller number there.
Megabytes to kilobytes conversion table
| Megabytes (MB) | Kilobytes (kB) |
|---|---|
| 1 MB | 1,000 kB |
| 2 MB | 2,000 kB |
| 4 MB | 4,000 kB |
| 8 MB | 8,000 kB |
| 16 MB | 16,000 kB |
| 32 MB | 32,000 kB |
| 64 MB | 64,000 kB |
| 100 MB | 100,000 kB |
| 128 MB | 128,000 kB |
| 250 MB | 250,000 kB |
| 256 MB | 256,000 kB |
| 500 MB | 500,000 kB |
| 512 MB | 512,000 kB |
| 1,000 MB | 1,000,000 kB |
| 1,024 MB | 1,024,000 kB |
| 2,000 MB | 2,000,000 kB |
Unit definitions
- Megabyte (MB)
- A megabyte is 1,000,000 bytes (1000 kilobytes). It is the usual unit for the size of photos, songs and documents.
- Kilobyte (kB)
- A kilobyte is 1000 bytes. It is used for small files such as text documents and icons.