Convert kilobytes to megabytes

Enter a value in kilobytes to convert it to megabytes.

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kilobytes to megabytes reference

kilobytesmegabytes
1 KB0.001 MB
2 KB0.002 MB
5 KB0.005 MB
10 KB0.01 MB
25 KB0.025 MB
50 KB0.05 MB
100 KB0.1 MB

The conversion factor

One kilobyte is 0.001 megabytes. So to convert, multiply your figure in kilobytes by 0.001. To go the other way, multiply megabytes by 1000, or use the megabytes to kilobytes converter.

Doing it in your head

For a quick estimate, round the factor: roughly "divide by 1000". Use the exact converter above when the number matters.

Where this conversion comes up

Storage and download sizes, data caps, and the decimal-vs-binary gap that makes a “1 TB” drive show as about 931 GiB.

See the common unit conversions cheat sheet for the factors worth memorising.

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Frequently asked questions

How many megabytes are in a kilobyte?
1 kilobyte = 0.001 megabytes.
What is the formula to convert kilobytes to megabytes?
Multiply the number of kilobytes by 0.001. To go back the other way, multiply megabytes by 1000.
What is 10 kilobytes in megabytes?
10 kilobytes = 0.01 megabytes. The reference table below lists more common values.
Is this converter accurate?
It uses the internationally defined conversion factors and computes at full floating-point precision, then rounds only the displayed result. For everyday purposes it is exact; for legal, engineering or scientific work, confirm the required number of significant figures.
Does it work offline?
Yes. The conversion runs in your browser with no server call, so it keeps working with no connection, and nothing you enter is uploaded.

Last reviewed: September 2026. Figures and formulas are checked against their published sources; see the site's data notes.