Block (block) to Word (word) converter

Converting from Block (block) to Word (word) | Data storage (1KB=1000B)

What is Block (block)

A block is a data storage unit commonly used to represent a specific amount of information in computing. Typically, one block can hold a certain number of bytes, and it is often utilized in various storage systems and databases to index and access data efficiently. In our context, 1 block equates to 256 words.

What is Word (word)

A word is another unit of data storage that represents a certain quantity of bytes, specifically 2 bytes. Words are frequently used in computer memory architecture and data handling, making them integral in digital data processing. In the context of our conversion, 1 word equals 2 bytes.

Conversion Formulas

To convert between block and word, we can use the following formulas:

  • From Block to Word:

    word=block×256

  • From Word to Block:

    block=word×0.00390625

Examples

Let’s look at some examples to make the conversion clearer:

  1. Convert 1 block to words:

    1 block=1×256=256 words

  2. Convert 12 blocks to words:

    12 blocks=12×256=3072 words

  3. Convert 1 word to blocks:

    1 word=1×0.00390625 block=0.00390625 block

  4. Convert 12 words to blocks:

    12 words=12×0.00390625=0.046875 block

  5. Convert 16 blocks to words:

    16 blocks=16×256=4096 words

  6. Convert 17 blocks to words:

    17 blocks=17×256=4352 words

Other Common Conversions

  • For 16 words:

    16 word=16×0.00390625=0.0625 block

  • For 17 words:

    17 word=17×0.00390625=0.06640625 block

Block to Word conversion table

block to word conversion table

Block (block)Word (word)
0.01 block2.56 word
0.1 block25.6 word
1 block256 word
2 block512 word
3 block768 word
4 block1 024 word
5 block1 280 word
6 block1 536 word
7 block1 792 word
8 block2 048 word
9 block2 304 word
10 block2 560 word
10 block2 560 word
20 block5 120 word
30 block7 680 word
40 block10 240 word
50 block12 800 word
60 block15 360 word
70 block17 920 word
80 block20 480 word
90 block23 040 word
100 block25 600 word
1 000 block256 000 word
2 000 block512 000 word
3 000 block768 000 word
4 000 block1 024 000 word
5 000 block1 280 000 word
6 000 block1 536 000 word
7 000 block1 792 000 word
8 000 block2 048 000 word
9 000 block2 304 000 word
10 000 block2 560 000 word