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Kilobyte

kB

cx:kB · Information quantity

1 kB = 8000 bit.

Quantity kind
Information quantity
SI dimension
1
Allowed roles
Scalar
Unit system / convention
Other conventions
Registry code
kB

Scope and distinctions

Definition metadata. Quantity kind and model-field semantics determine compatibility; no new UUCE execution or CVP claim.

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Definition sources

  • NIST — Prefixes for binary multiples

    IEC binary multiples and SI comparisons; web reference

    Binary prefix table and SI comparisons: decimal k/M/G/T versus Ki/Mi/Gi/Ti

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Definition and registry versions
Definition revision
1.0.0
Registry snapshot
0.3.0-preview.3 · preview
Definition lifecycle
candidate
Definition owner
core.metrology
Definition digest
74aa1ddba46cd1a52123ce7f475af342068f5dd56c8ebe4abbbcf18fd4562183
Definition dependency digest
c190c6585395289f7c07d2ced31923ae20e49d9cb862708792ad7e3eec9696df

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