Megabytes to Kilobytes Converter
Convert megabytes to kilobytes instantly. 1 MB = 1,000 KB. Free two-way converter with the formula and a quick reference table.
How to convert megabytes to kilobytes
kilobytes = megabytes × 1,000
One megabyte equals 1,000 kilobytes, so to convert megabytes to kilobytes you multiply by 1,000. Going the other way, one kilobyte is 0.001 megabytes. Both units measure digital storage, so the conversion is an exact ratio that never changes.
10 megabytes = 10,000 kilobytes. Multiply your megabyte figure by the factor above (or just type it into the box) to convert any amount.
Need the other direction? kilobytes to megabytes
megabytes to kilobytes table
| megabytes (MB) | kilobytes (KB) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 3 | 3,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 20 | 20,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 250 | 250,000 |
| 500 | 500,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many kilobytes are in a megabyte?
One megabyte equals 1,000 kilobytes. So to convert, multiply the number of megabytes by 1,000.
How do I convert megabytes to kilobytes?
Multiply by 1,000, or simply enter the value in the converter above — it does the math instantly and works both ways.
Is this conversion exact?
These use the decimal (1000-based) definitions used by storage makers and networks; operating systems sometimes show binary (1024-based) values, which differ slightly.