what does kb mean

"KB" stands for kilobyte, which is a unit of measurement for digital information or computer storage. One kilobyte is typically equal to 1,024 bytes, where a byte consists of 8 bits, the basic unit of information in computing. It is used to measure small amounts of data, such as the size of text files, small images, or emails. There is a slight difference in usage depending on context: sometimes "kilobyte" refers to exactly 1,000 bytes (base-10) and sometimes to 1,024 bytes (base-2), with the latter being more common in computing. Kilobytes are larger than kilobits (Kb), with 1 kilobyte equal to 8 kilobits. Aside from this technical meaning, "KB" can also be used as an abbreviation for other terms, like "keyboard" or slang phrases, but its primary and most common meaning in technology is kilobyte.