Digital Data Storage
GiBtoKiB
Convert gibibytes (GiB) to kibibytes (KiB).
Factor1 GiB = 1048576 KiB
Converter
GiB
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
KiB
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
KiB = GiB × 1048576
Multiply any value in gibibytes by 1048576 to obtain the value in kibibytes.
Worked example
Convert 1 GiB to KiB.
- 01Start with 1 GiB.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 1048576 = 1.04858e+6 KiB.
Result1 GiB = 1.04858e+6 KiB
Conversion table
| GiB | KiB |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.0486e+6 |
| 2 | 2.0972e+6 |
| 5 | 5.2429e+6 |
| 10 | 1.0486e+7 |
| 20 | 2.0972e+7 |
| 50 | 5.2429e+7 |
| 100 | 1.0486e+8 |
| 200 | 2.0972e+8 |
| 500 | 5.2429e+8 |
| 1000 | 1.0486e+9 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from GiB to KiB?
1 GiB equals 1048576 KiB. To convert, multiply the value in gibibytes by 1048576.
How do I convert 1 GiB to KiB?
1 GiB = 1.04858e+6 KiB. For any value, multiply by 1048576.
How do I convert KiB back to GiB?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 9.536743e-7. So 1 KiB = 9.53674e-7 GiB.
When would I need to convert gibibyte to kibibyte?
Digital data-storage conversions between GiB and KiB are routine in IT, networking, storage-array engineering, datacenter capacity planning, cloud-cost reconciliation, embedded systems and scientific data acquisition. Decimal (SI) units (kB, MB, GB, TB, PB) use base-10 multiples: 1 kB = 1,000 bytes. Binary (IEC 80000-13) units (KiB, MiB, GiB, TiB, PiB) use base-2 multiples: 1 KiB = 1,024 bytes. 1 byte = 8 bits exactly across both ladders. This category is storage size only — it does NOT cover data-transfer rate (bit/s, MB/s), download-time, bandwidth, compression-ratio assumptions or storage-pricing calculators, all of which require additional information beyond a single linear factor.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).