MB to KB Converter

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MB to KB Converter - Megabytes to Kilobytes Calculator

Convert megabytes (MB) to kilobytes (KB) instantly with our free online calculator. A megabyte equals 1024 kilobytes in binary system. Use this tool to convert any MB value to KB with accurate results and detailed calculations.

How to Convert MB to KB

To convert megabytes to kilobytes, multiply the MB value by 1024:
KB = MB × 1024

MB to KB Conversion Examples

• 1 MB to KB: 1 × 1024 = 1024 KB
• 2 MB to KB: 2 × 1024 = 2048 KB
• 0.5 MB to KB: 0.5 × 1024 = 512 KB
• 10 MB to KB: 10 × 1024 = 10240 KB

What is a Megabyte (MB)?

A megabyte (MB) is a unit of digital information storage equal to 1,048,576 bytes (2^20 bytes) in binary system, or 1,000,000 bytes in decimal system. It's commonly used to measure file sizes, memory capacity, and data transfer rates.

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 MB to KB Conversions

Here are some frequently used MB to KB conversions: 1 MB = 1024 KB, 2 MB = 2048 KB, 5 MB = 5120 KB, 10 MB = 10240 KB, 25 MB = 25600 KB, 50 MB = 51200 KB.

Practical Applications

MB to KB conversions are useful for file management: email attachments (often limited to 25 MB = 25600 KB), photo sizes (1-5 MB = 1024-5120 KB), and understanding storage requirements for different file types.