Megabyte to Kilobyte Converter
1 MB = 1,024 KB — convert instantly with formula and table.
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Quick answer: one megabyte equals 1,024 kilobytes. So to convert megabytes to kilobytes, multiply by 1,024.
How to convert megabytes to kilobytes
kilobytes = megabytes × 1,024
The megabyte (1,024 KB) is the scale of photos and songs: a smartphone photo runs 2–5 MB, an MP3 about 1 MB per minute.
The kilobyte here follows the binary convention of 1,024 bytes used by operating systems — a page of plain text is a few kilobytes.
Megabyte to Kilobyte conversion table
| Megabyte (MB) | Kilobyte (KB) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 MB | 10.24 KB |
| 0.1 MB | 102.4 KB |
| 0.25 MB | 256 KB |
| 0.4 MB | 409.6 KB |
| 0.75 MB | 768 KB |
| 1.25 MB | 1,280 KB |
| 1.75 MB | 1,792 KB |
| 2.5 MB | 2,560 KB |
| 3.5 MB | 3,584 KB |
| 4.5 MB | 4,608 KB |
| 6 MB | 6,144 KB |
| 8 MB | 8,192 KB |
| 10 MB | 10,240 KB |
| 12 MB | 12,288 KB |
| 14 MB | 14,336 KB |
| 16 MB | 16,384 KB |
| 18 MB | 18,432 KB |
| 20 MB | 20,480 KB |
| 24 MB | 24,576 KB |
| 26 MB | 26,624 KB |
| 30 MB | 30,720 KB |
| 35 MB | 35,840 KB |
| 45 MB | 46,080 KB |
| 55 MB | 56,320 KB |
| 65 MB | 66,560 KB |
| 75 MB | 76,800 KB |
| 85 MB | 87,040 KB |
| 95 MB | 97,280 KB |
| 110 MB | 112,640 KB |
| 125 MB | 128,000 KB |
| 175 MB | 179,200 KB |
| 250 MB | 256,000 KB |
| 350 MB | 358,400 KB |
| 450 MB | 460,800 KB |
| 600 MB | 614,400 KB |
| 750 MB | 768,000 KB |
| 900 MB | 921,600 KB |
| 1,500 MB | 1,536,000 KB |
| 2,500 MB | 2,560,000 KB |
| 10,000 MB | 10,240,000 KB |
Need the opposite direction? Use the Kilobyte to Megabyte converter, or read our complete guide to data storage conversions for every formula in one place.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilobytes are in one megabyte?
One megabyte equals 1,024 kilobytes. Multiply any megabyte value by 1,024 to get kilobytes.
What is 10 megabytes in kilobytes?
10 megabytes equal 10,240 kilobytes (10 × 1,024).
Is the megabyte to kilobyte conversion exact?
The conversion factor used here (1,024) is based on the internationally agreed definitions of both units, so results are exact up to rounding of the final decimal places.
Is my data stored when I use this converter?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser with JavaScript — nothing you type is sent to a server, logged or stored.