Kilobytes to Gigabytes Converter

How to convert kilobytes to gigabytes

1. 1

   Take your value

   Start with your value in kilobytes.

2. 2

   Multiply by 1.0000 × 10^−6

   Multiply the kilobyte value by 1.0000 × 10^−6. This is the exact conversion factor from kilobytes to gigabytes.

3. 3

   Read the result

   The product is your value in gigabytes. For example, 5 kB × 1.0000 × 10^−6 = 5.0000 × 10^−6 GB.

Conversion formula

The exact factor from kilobytes to gigabytes is 1.0000 × 10^−6.

Gigabytes = Kilobytes × 1.0000 × 10^−6

Kilobytes to Gigabytes conversion table

Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.

Real-world reference

A short text email is around 5–10 kB. A typical web font weight is 30–50 kB.

Frequently asked questions

How many gigabytes are in 1 kilobyte?

1 kilobyte equals 1.0000 × 10^−6 gigabytes.

How do I convert kilobytes to gigabytes?

Multiply the kilobyte value by 1.0000 × 10^−6. So x kB × 1.0000 × 10^−6 = the equivalent in GB.

What is 5 kilobytes in gigabytes?

5 kilobytes equals 5.0000 × 10^−6 gigabytes.

What is 10 kilobytes in gigabytes?

10 kilobytes equals 1.0000 × 10^−5 gigabytes.

What is 100 kilobytes in gigabytes?

100 kilobytes equals 0.0001 gigabytes.

How do I convert back from gigabytes to kilobytes?

Multiply the gigabyte value by 1000000. For example, 1 GB = 1000000 kB.

Is the kilobyte bigger than the gigabyte?

No. 1 kilobyte is smaller than 1 gigabyte. It takes 1000000 kilobytes to equal 1 gigabyte.

Are these conversion factors exact?

Yes. The factor of 1.0000 × 10^−6 is derived directly from the SI definitions of kilobyte and gigabyte.

About the kilobyte and the gigabyte

Sources

• NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI)
• BIPM — SI Brochure (9th edition)
• Reverse: GB to kB
• All data size converters