How to convert kilobytes to gigabytes
To convert kilobytes (KB) to gigabytes (GB), multiply the value in kilobytes by 0.000001.
GB = KB × 0.000001 (decimal)
GB = KB × 0.000000953674316406 (binary)
Example: 5 KB = 0.000005 GB, or 0.000004768371582 GB in binary.
Decimal (SI) counting steps by 1,000 and is what drive makers, macOS and phones use. Binary counting steps by 1,024 and is what Windows and RAM use; its unambiguous IEC names are KiB, MiB and GiB. Bits are decimal either way.
You can also type 5 KB to GB into the smart calculator, or mix units: 1 KB + 1 GB.
Kilobytes to Gigabytes conversion table
| Kilobytes | Gigabytes (decimal) | Gigabytes (binary) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 KB | 1 × 10⁻⁸ GB | 9.5367432 × 10⁻⁹ GB |
| 0.1 KB | 0.0000001 GB | 9.5367432 × 10⁻⁸ GB |
| 0.25 KB | 0.00000025 GB | 0.00000023841858 GB |
| 0.5 KB | 0.0000005 GB | 0.00000047683716 GB |
| 1 KB | 0.000001 GB | 0.00000095367432 GB |
| 2 KB | 0.000002 GB | 0.0000019073486 GB |
| 3 KB | 0.000003 GB | 0.0000028610229 GB |
| 4 KB | 0.000004 GB | 0.0000038146973 GB |
| 5 KB | 0.000005 GB | 0.0000047683716 GB |
| 6 KB | 0.000006 GB | 0.0000057220459 GB |
| 7 KB | 0.000007 GB | 0.0000066757202 GB |
| 8 KB | 0.000008 GB | 0.0000076293945 GB |
| 9 KB | 0.000009 GB | 0.0000085830688 GB |
| 10 KB | 0.00001 GB | 0.0000095367432 GB |
| 12 KB | 0.000012 GB | 0.000011444092 GB |
| 15 KB | 0.000015 GB | 0.000014305115 GB |
| 20 KB | 0.00002 GB | 0.000019073486 GB |
| 25 KB | 0.000025 GB | 0.000023841858 GB |
| 30 KB | 0.00003 GB | 0.000028610229 GB |
| 40 KB | 0.00004 GB | 0.000038146973 GB |
| 50 KB | 0.00005 GB | 0.000047683716 GB |
| 60 KB | 0.00006 GB | 0.000057220459 GB |
| 75 KB | 0.000075 GB | 0.000071525574 GB |
| 100 KB | 0.0001 GB | 0.000095367432 GB |
| 250 KB | 0.00025 GB | 0.00023841858 GB |
| 500 KB | 0.0005 GB | 0.00047683716 GB |
| 1,000 KB | 0.001 GB | 0.00095367432 GB |
Converting gigabytes back to kilobytes
1 GB = 1,000,000 KB. See the Gigabytes to Kilobytes converter, or press the swap button above.
About the units
Kilobyte (KB)
In decimal (SI) mode 1,000 bytes; in binary mode 1,024 bytes, as Windows and RAM count. The unambiguous binary name is kibibyte (KiB).
Gigabyte (GB)
In decimal mode 1,000,000,000 bytes (1,000 MB); in binary mode 1,073,741,824 bytes (1,024 MB).
Digital storage is counted in bits and bytes (1 byte = 8 bits). There are two ways to count bytes. Decimal (SI) prefixes step by 1,000: 1 KB = 1,000 B and 1 GB = 1,000 MB, which is how drive makers, macOS, iOS and Android report sizes. Binary prefixes step by 1,024: 1 KB = 1,024 B and 1 GB = 1,024 MB, which is how Windows and RAM count (the IEC names for these are KiB, MiB and GiB). Bits are always decimal: 1 Kb = 1,000 b.
Questions and answers
How many gigabytes are in a kilobyte?
One kilobyte (KB) equals 0.000001 gigabytes in decimal (SI) counting, or 0.0000009536743164 gigabytes in binary counting (1 KB = 1,024 B), which Windows uses.
How do I convert kilobytes to gigabytes?
To convert kilobytes to gigabytes, multiply the value in kilobytes by 0.000001. The formula is GB = KB × 0.000001. For example, 5 KB = 0.000005 GB.
What is 5 KB in GB?
5 kilobytes is 0.000005 gigabytes.
Which is bigger, a kilobyte or a gigabyte?
A gigabyte is bigger: 1 GB = 1,000,000 KB.
Is 1 GB equal to 1,000 MB or 1,024 MB?
Both are in use. In decimal (SI) counting, which drive makers, macOS, iOS and Android use, 1 GB = 1,000 MB. In binary counting, which Windows and RAM use, 1 GB = 1,024 MB; the unambiguous IEC name for that size is the gibibyte (GiB). ConvertEasy has a Decimal / Binary switch so KB, MB, GB and TB follow whichever you need, while KiB, MiB and GiB are always binary.
Are kilobits 1,000 or 1,024 bits?
ConvertEasy treats bits as decimal in both modes: 1 Kb = 1,000 b, 1 Mb = 1,000 Kb. A byte is always 8 bits, so only byte units (KB, MB, GB…) change with the switch.
Does this KB to GB converter work offline?
Yes. ConvertEasy is a progressive web app: after your first visit it keeps working with no connection, and you can install it to your home screen from the browser menu.