In 1 bits there are 0.000125 kilobytes. Meanwhile in 1 kilobytes there are 8,000 bits. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure and how they are calculated. Or just use the Kilobytes to Bits calculator above to convert any number.
* Values rounded to 6 decimal places for readability
To convert bits to kilobytes (KB), go step by step using the right units.
KB = bits ÷ 8 ÷ 1,024
This can also be written as: KB = bits ÷ 8,192
If you have 16,384 bits:
16,384 ÷ 8,192 = 2 KB
Use this method any time you need a clear bits to kilobytes conversion for file sizes, data limits, or storage math.
It depends on the type of kilobyte you mean. In base-2, 1 kilobyte is 1,024 bytes, and each byte is 8 bits. That makes 1 KB equal to 8,192 bits. In base-10, 1 kilobyte is 1,000 bytes, so 1 KB equals 8,000 bits.
Use this simple formula:
First convert bits to bytes by dividing by 8. Then convert bytes to kilobytes.
Example (decimal): 16,000 bits ÷ 8 = 2,000 bytes; 2,000 ÷ 1,000 = 2 KB.
Both show up in real use. 1 KB = 1,000 bytes is the decimal standard. 1 KB = 1,024 bytes is common in computing, based on powers of 2. When you need to be exact, use KiB for 1,024 bytes.
KiB removes guesswork when you’re working with memory and file sizes.
Internet speeds often use bits (like Mbps), while file sizes often use bytes (like KB or MB). Since 1 byte = 8 bits, a number in bits will look bigger than the same amount of data in bytes.
First convert to bytes: 1,000 bits ÷ 8 = 125 bytes.
First convert to bytes: 1,000,000 bits ÷ 8 = 125,000 bytes.
Don’t mix up Kb and KB. Lowercase b means bits; uppercase B means bytes.
To convert kilobits to kilobytes, divide by 8:
Example: 80 Kb ÷ 8 = 10 KB.
Because it changes the meaning.
That single letter can change results by a factor of 8.
No. The amount of data stays the same. You’re only changing the unit you use to measure it, like inches to feet.
Use 1,000 when you want decimal kilobytes (common in network and storage labels). Use 1,024 when you want binary-based values (common in many computing contexts). If your source doesn’t say, check if it uses KB or KiB, or look for other base-10 vs base-2 clues.
The Calculate Box tool to convert bits to kilobytes uses the open source script Convert.js to convert units of measurement. To use this tool, simply type a bits value in the box and have it instantly converted to kilobytes.