GB to KB Converter

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GB to KB Converter - Gigabytes to Kilobytes Calculator

Convert gigabytes (GB) to kilobytes (KB) instantly with our free online calculator. A gigabyte equals 1,048,576 kilobytes in binary system. Use this tool to convert any GB value to KB with accurate results and detailed calculations.

How to Convert GB to KB

To convert gigabytes to kilobytes, multiply the GB value by 1,048,576:
KB = GB × 1,048,576

GB to KB Conversion Examples

• 1 GB to KB: 1 × 1,048,576 = 1,048,576 KB
• 2 GB to KB: 2 × 1,048,576 = 2,097,152 KB
• 0.5 GB to KB: 0.5 × 1,048,576 = 524,288 KB
• 4 GB to KB: 4 × 1,048,576 = 4,194,304 KB

What is a Gigabyte (GB)?

A gigabyte (GB) is a unit of digital information equal to 1,073,741,824 bytes (2^30 bytes) in binary system, or 1,000,000,000 bytes in decimal system. It's widely used for measuring storage capacity of hard drives, memory, and data usage.

What is a Kilobyte (KB)?

A kilobyte (KB) is a unit of digital information equal to 1,024 bytes (2^10 bytes) in binary system, or 1,000 bytes in decimal system. It's commonly used to measure small file sizes, text documents, and basic program data.

Common GB to KB Conversions

Here are some frequently used GB to KB conversions: 1 GB = 1,048,576 KB, 2 GB = 2,097,152 KB, 4 GB = 4,194,304 KB, 8 GB = 8,388,608 KB, 16 GB = 16,777,216 KB, 32 GB = 33,554,432 KB.

Storage Device Examples

Common storage devices in KB: 4 GB USB drive = 4,194,304 KB, 8 GB smartphone storage = 8,388,608 KB, 16 GB memory card = 16,777,216 KB. This helps understand actual storage capacity.

Why Use Binary System?

Computers use binary (base-2) system, so 1 GB = 1,048,576 KB (1024³) rather than 1,000,000 KB. This is why a "1 GB" drive shows slightly less available space than expected when using decimal calculations.