Convert KB/s to bps
Kilobytes per second to bits per second. Enter a value to convert, or use the KB/s to bps chart further down the page.
1 kilobyte per second equals 8,000 bits per second. Going the other way, 1 bit per second = 0.000125 kilobytes per second.
Note. Network speeds use decimal SI multiples: 1 Mbps = 1,000,000 bits per second. Because a byte is 8 bits, a 100 Mbps connection downloads at about 12.5 MB/s.
How to convert KB/s to bps
To convert kilobytes per second to bits per second, multiply the kilobyte per second value by 8000. You can also divide by 0.000125 to get the same answer.
bit/s = kB/s × 8000
Worked example
Convert 15 kB/s to bits per second:
15 kB/s = 120,000 bit/s
KB/s to bps conversion chart
Use this KB/s to bps table for quick reference without typing anything.
| kilobytes per second (kB/s) | bits per second (bit/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 kB/s | 8,000 bit/s |
| 5 kB/s | 40,000 bit/s |
| 10 kB/s | 80,000 bit/s |
| 25 kB/s | 200,000 bit/s |
| 50 kB/s | 400,000 bit/s |
| 100 kB/s | 800,000 bit/s |
| 250 kB/s | 2,000,000 bit/s |
| 500 kB/s | 4,000,000 bit/s |
| 1,000 kB/s | 8,000,000 bit/s |
What is a kilobyte per second?
A kilobyte per second is 8,000 bits per second. Download managers report progress in bytes per second, while providers advertise bits per second.
What is a bit per second?
The bit per second is the base unit of data rate: one binary digit transferred each second.
Frequently asked questions
How many bps are in a kilobyte per second?
1 KB/s equals 8,000 bps. Going the other way, 1 bps is 0.000125 KB/s.
How do you convert KB/s to bps?
To convert kilobytes per second to bits per second, multiply the kilobyte per second value by 8000. You can also divide by 0.000125 to get the same answer.
What is 10 KB/s in bps?
10 KB/s equals 80,000 bps. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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