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