MB to kB converter
1 megabyte equals 1,000 kilobytes. Conversions use kB = MB × 1000
MB → 1,000 kB
kB = MB × 1000
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Worked examples
- 1 MB = 1,000 kB
- 2 MB = 2,000 kB
- 5 MB = 5,000 kB
- 10 MB = 10,000 kB
- 100 MB = 100,000 kB
megabytes to kilobytes conversion table
| MB | kB | Arithmetic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 MB | 1,000 kB | × 1000 |
| 2 MB | 2,000 kB | × 1000 |
| 3 MB | 3,000 kB | × 1000 |
| 4 MB | 4,000 kB | × 1000 |
| 5 MB | 5,000 kB | × 1000 |
| 6 MB | 6,000 kB | × 1000 |
| 8 MB | 8,000 kB | × 1000 |
| 10 MB | 10,000 kB | × 1000 |
| 12 MB | 12,000 kB | × 1000 |
| 15 MB | 15,000 kB | × 1000 |
| 20 MB | 20,000 kB | × 1000 |
| 25 MB | 25,000 kB | × 1000 |
| 30 MB | 30,000 kB | × 1000 |
| 40 MB | 40,000 kB | × 1000 |
| 50 MB | 50,000 kB | × 1000 |
| 60 MB | 60,000 kB | × 1000 |
| 70 MB | 70,000 kB | × 1000 |
| 80 MB | 80,000 kB | × 1000 |
| 90 MB | 90,000 kB | × 1000 |
| 100 MB | 100,000 kB | × 1000 |
How to convert MB to kB
- Take your value in megabytes.
- Multiply by 1000
- That is your answer in kilobytes — no rounding needed until you choose a display precision.
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Questions
How many kilobytes in 1 megabyte?
Exactly 1,000 kB. The factor follows from the definitions of both units, not from a measurement, so it is exact.
How do I convert MB to kB?
Multiply the megabytes figure by 1000 — or use the converter above, which updates as you type.
Is MB to kB the same as kB to MB?
No — they are inverses. One MB is 1,000 kB, while one kB is 0.001 MB.
What is 1 MB in kB?
1 MB = 1,000 kB (see the value page for the full arithmetic).