Data Transfer Rate Converter
Convert bits per second, kilobits, megabits and gigabits per second, and bytes per second, megabytes per second and gigabytes per second.
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1 Mbit/s = 0.125 MB/s
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Common Data Transfer Rate Conversions
| Megabits per second | Megabytes per second | Bits per second | Kilobits per second | Gigabits per second | Terabits per second |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mbit/s | 0.125 | 1,000,000 | 1,000 | 0.001 | 0.000001 |
| 8 Mbit/s | 1 | 8,000,000 | 8,000 | 0.008 | 0.000008 |
| 10 Mbit/s | 1.25 | 10,000,000 | 10,000 | 0.01 | 0.00001 |
| 25 Mbit/s | 3.125 | 25,000,000 | 25,000 | 0.025 | 0.000025 |
| 50 Mbit/s | 6.25 | 50,000,000 | 50,000 | 0.05 | 0.00005 |
| 100 Mbit/s | 12.5 | 100,000,000 | 100,000 | 0.1 | 0.0001 |
| 250 Mbit/s | 31.25 | 250,000,000 | 250,000 | 0.25 | 0.00025 |
| 500 Mbit/s | 62.5 | 500,000,000 | 500,000 | 0.5 | 0.0005 |
| 1,000 Mbit/s | 125 | 1,000,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1 | 0.001 |
Popular Data Transfer Rate Conversions
Formula
bits per second = value x unit factor (1 byte = 8 bits; decimal prefixes 1 Mbit/s = 1,000,000 bit/s)Understanding Data Transfer Rate Conversion
Internet plans quote speed in megabits or gigabits per second, while browsers and download managers show megabytes per second. Because a byte is eight bits, a 100 Mbit/s connection can move at most 12.5 MB/s. Real throughput is lower because of protocol overhead, Wi-Fi conditions and server limits, so treat the converted figure as the ceiling rather than the speed you will see in practice.
Tips and Best Practices
- 1Divide megabits per second by 8 to get megabytes per second.
- 2A gigabit connection tops out near 125 MB/s in theory.
- 3Lowercase b is bits and uppercase B is bytes; check which one a plan or app uses.
Real-World Example
A 100 Mbit/s plan is 100 / 8 = 12.5 MB/s, so a 1 GB file needs at least 1,000 / 12.5 = 80 seconds.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Comparing a Mbit/s plan to an MB/s download figure without dividing by 8.
- Assuming advertised speed equals measured speed.
- Using binary prefixes for network rates; network rates are decimal by convention.
How to Use
- Pick the unit you have in the left selector and the unit you want in the right selector.
- Type a number in either box; the other box updates instantly.
- Use the swap button to reverse the direction and Copy result to copy the answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources: IEC 80000-13 and BIPM SI prefixes; byte = 8 bits.