Convert KB/s to kbps
Kilobytes per second to kilobits per second. Enter a value to convert, or use the KB/s to kbps chart further down the page.
1 kilobyte per second equals 8 kilobits per second. Going the other way, 1 kilobit per second = 0.125 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 kbps
To convert kilobytes per second to kilobits per second, multiply the kilobyte per second value by 8. You can also divide by 0.125 to get the same answer.
kbit/s = kB/s × 8
Worked example
Convert 15 kB/s to kilobits per second:
15 kB/s = 120 kbit/s
KB/s to kbps conversion chart
Use this KB/s to kbps table for quick reference without typing anything.
| kilobytes per second (kB/s) | kilobits per second (kbit/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 kB/s | 8 kbit/s |
| 5 kB/s | 40 kbit/s |
| 10 kB/s | 80 kbit/s |
| 25 kB/s | 200 kbit/s |
| 50 kB/s | 400 kbit/s |
| 100 kB/s | 800 kbit/s |
| 250 kB/s | 2,000 kbit/s |
| 500 kB/s | 4,000 kbit/s |
| 1,000 kB/s | 8,000 kbit/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 kilobit per second?
A kilobit per second is 1,000 bits per second. Dial-up modems topped out at 56 kbps; audio bitrates are still quoted this way.
Frequently asked questions
How many kbps are in a kilobyte per second?
1 KB/s equals 8 kbps. Going the other way, 1 kbps is 0.125 KB/s.
How do you convert KB/s to kbps?
To convert kilobytes per second to kilobits per second, multiply the kilobyte per second value by 8. You can also divide by 0.125 to get the same answer.
What is 10 KB/s in kbps?
10 KB/s equals 80 kbps. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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