Kilobájttól

Kilobájttól is a unit of digital information storage. It is derived from the kilobyte, a commonly used unit. The prefix "kilo" generally denotes a factor of 1000 in the International System of Units (SI). However, in computing, prefixes derived from SI are often used to represent powers of 2. Therefore, a kilobyte traditionally represented 1024 bytes (2^10 bytes).

The term "kilobájttól" specifically refers to 1000 bytes. This is in contrast to the kibibyte (KiB), which is the binary prefix for 1024 bytes. The distinction is important for clarity in contexts where precise measurement matters, such as in data transfer rates or hard drive capacities. Manufacturers of storage devices often use the decimal definition (1000 bytes per kilobyte) for marketing purposes, which can lead to discrepancies when comparing reported capacities with operating system measurements that may use the binary definition (1024 bytes per kilobyte). Understanding this difference is crucial for accurate interpretation of digital storage specifications.