Bits to Kilobits Converter
Convert bits (b) to kilobits (kb)
Result
0.001 kb
Kilobits
1 b = 0.001 kb
1 b in other units
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How to convert bits to kilobits
There are 1,000 bits in one kilobit, so divide the number of bits by 1,000.
kb = b ÷ 1,000
1 b = 0.001 kb · 1 kb = 1,000 b
Worked example
To convert 5 bits to kilobits: 5 b ÷ 1,000 = 0.005 kb.
About bits (b)
A bit is a single binary digit, 0 or 1. Eight bits make one byte.
About kilobits (kb)
A kilobit is 1,000 bits.
More conversions
Bits to other units
Frequently asked questions
How many kilobits are in one bit?
One bit equals 0.001 kilobits.
How many bits are in one kilobit?
One kilobit equals 1,000 bits.
How do I convert bits to kilobits?
Use the formula kb = b ÷ 1,000. For example, 5 b ÷ 1,000 = 0.005 kb.