Converting from Character (char) to Kilobyte (kB) | Data storage (1KB=1024B)

What is Character (char)

In computing, a character (char) refers to a single unit of data that typically represents a single letter, number, or symbol. Characters are essential building blocks for encoding information in various forms of digital communication.

What is Kilobyte (kB)

A kilobyte (kB) is a unit of digital information storage that represents 1,024 bytes. It is commonly used to measure the size of files, documents, and memory capacity in computing systems. The prefix 'kilo' denotes a factor of 1,024 rather than 1,000, which is based on binary multiples in computing.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from characters to kilobytes, the following formulas can be used:

Additional conversions:

Examples

1. Conversion from Characters to Kilobytes:

• Convert 100 characters to kilobytes:
  (100 char)×(0.0009765625)=0.09765625 kB

2. Conversion from Kilobytes to Characters:

• Convert 2 kilobytes to characters:
  (2 kB)×(1024)=2048 char

Use this page to perform converting from Character (char) to Kilobyte (kB).

Data storage (1KB=1024B)