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How many kb in 1 bit? The answer is 0.001. We assume you are converting between kilobit and bit. You can view more details on each measurement unit: kb or bit The main non-SI unit for computer data storage is the byte. 1 byte is equal to 0.008 kb, or 8 bit. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between kilobits and bits. Type in your own numbers in the form to convert the units!



Quick conversion chart of kb to bit

1 kb to bit = 1000 bit

2 kb to bit = 2000 bit

3 kb to bit = 3000 bit

4 kb to bit = 4000 bit

5 kb to bit = 5000 bit

6 kb to bit = 6000 bit

7 kb to bit = 7000 bit

8 kb to bit = 8000 bit

9 kb to bit = 9000 bit

10 kb to bit = 10000 bit


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Definition: Kilobit

The kilobit is a multiple of the unit bit for digital information or computer storage.

1 kilobit = 1000 bits.

Using the common byte size of 8 bits, 1 kbit is equal to 125 bytes.

Note this is different from the kibibit, which is 1024 bits.


Definition: Bit

A bit is a binary digit, taking a value of either 0 or 1. The bit is also a unit of measurement, the information capacity of one binary digit. It has the symbol bit, or b. There are 8 bits in 1 byte.


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