How do I convert kilobits back to kilobytes?

Use the reverse converter: 1 kilobit equals 0.125 KB.

Is this converter accurate?

Yes. It uses the exact SI/NIST definitions of each unit and shows up to 6 significant digits.

Kilobytes to Kilobits Converter (KB to kbit)

Formula

To convert kilobytes to kilobits, multiply the value by 8.

kbit = KB × 8

Example calculation

Convert 10 KB to kbit:

10 KB × 8 = 80 kbit

Conversion table

kilobytes → kilobits
KB	kbit
1	8.0000
2	16.0000
3	24.0000
4	32.0000
5	40.0000
6	48.0000
7	56.0000
8	64.0000
9	72.0000
10	80.0000
15	120.0000
20	160.0000
25	200.0000
30	240.0000
35	280.0000
40	320.0000
45	360.0000
50	400.0000
55	440.0000
60	480.0000
65	520.0000
70	560.0000
75	600.0000
80	640.0000
85	680.0000
90	720.0000
95	760.0000
100	800.0000
200	1600.0000
500	4000.0000
1000	8000.0000

Decimal vs binary: KB, MB and GB use powers of 1,000 (SI), while KiB, MiB and GiB use powers of 1,024. Storage makers use decimal units; many operating systems and memory sizes use binary ones, which is why a "500 GB" drive shows less space.

About the units

Kilobyte (KB): 1,000 bytes in the decimal (SI) system. Often confused with the kibibyte (1,024 bytes).
Kilobit (kbit): 1,000 bits; used for data transfer rates and older network speeds.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilobytes to kilobits?: To convert kilobytes to kilobits, multiply the value by 8.
How many kilobits are in 1 kilobyte?: 1 kilobyte equals 8 kbit.
How many kilobits are in 10 kilobytes?: 10 KB equals 80 kbit.
How do I convert kilobits back to kilobytes?: Use the reverse converter: 1 kilobit equals 0.125 KB.
Is this converter accurate?: Yes. It uses the exact SI/NIST definitions of each unit and shows up to 6 significant digits.