Convert kbps to bps
Kilobits per second to bits per second. Enter a value to convert, or use the kbps to bps chart further down the page.
1 kilobit per second equals 1,000 bits per second. Going the other way, 1 bit per second = 0.001 kilobits 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 kbps to bps
To convert kilobits per second to bits per second, multiply the kilobit per second value by 1000. You can also divide by 0.001 to get the same answer.
bit/s = kbit/s × 1000
Worked example
Convert 15 kbit/s to bits per second:
15 kbit/s = 15,000 bit/s
kbps to bps conversion chart
Use this kbps to bps table for quick reference without typing anything.
| kilobits per second (kbit/s) | bits per second (bit/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 kbit/s | 1,000 bit/s |
| 5 kbit/s | 5,000 bit/s |
| 10 kbit/s | 10,000 bit/s |
| 25 kbit/s | 25,000 bit/s |
| 50 kbit/s | 50,000 bit/s |
| 100 kbit/s | 100,000 bit/s |
| 250 kbit/s | 250,000 bit/s |
| 500 kbit/s | 500,000 bit/s |
| 1,000 kbit/s | 1,000,000 bit/s |
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.
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 kilobit per second?
1 kbps equals 1,000 bps. Going the other way, 1 bps is 0.001 kbps.
How do you convert kbps to bps?
To convert kilobits per second to bits per second, multiply the kilobit per second value by 1000. You can also divide by 0.001 to get the same answer.
What is 10 kbps in bps?
10 kbps equals 10,000 bps. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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