Byte Converter

Convert between bits, bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, terabytes and petabytes.

Convert digital storage units

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Uses binary steps of 1024, so 1 KB here means 1024 bytes. Everything is calculated locally in your browser.

How to use the Byte Converter

  1. Enter the value you want to convert.
  2. Pick the unit you are converting from and the unit you want.
  3. The result and a breakdown of every unit appear instantly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the free online byte converter.

Enter the value, choose bytes as the from unit and KB as the to unit. Because this converter uses binary steps, 2048 bytes is exactly 2 KB.
Drive manufacturers often use decimal steps of 1000, while memory and most operating systems use binary steps of 1024.
There are 8 bits in one byte. The bits row in the results shows the same value converted to bits.
Bits, bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, terabytes and petabytes, which covers everything from a single bit to a large data centre.
A kibibyte (KiB) is the strict name for 1024 bytes, while a kilobyte is officially 1000 bytes.
Manufacturers use steps of 1000 while your operating system uses steps of 1024, so a 1 TB drive appears as roughly 931 GB in a binary view.
No, all calculations happen locally in your browser and nothing you type is sent anywhere.
Yes, once the page has loaded the conversion works without a network connection.
No, you can convert any value, including very large numbers such as petabytes.

Last updated: October 10, 2026