Web and technology
KB
Abbreviation for kilobyte
In short and in plain language
KB stands for kilobyte. It is a small unit for amounts of data.
It is used, for example, for the size of an image or document.
Sometimes the size is part of the link text. Then visitors see how big a download is before loading it.
Small files also load faster on a mobile network.
Definition
A kilobyte is a small unit for amounts of data, for example the size of an image or document. If the size is stated in the link text, visitors can see how large a download is before loading it. Small files also load faster on a mobile network.