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Convert MB/s to KB/s

Megabytes per second to kilobytes per second. Enter a value to convert, or use the MB/s to KB/s chart further down the page.

1 MB/s = 1,000 kB/s

1 megabyte per second equals 1,000 kilobytes per second. Going the other way, 1 kilobyte per second = 0.001 megabytes per second.

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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 MB/s to KB/s

To convert megabytes per second to kilobytes per second, multiply the megabyte per second value by 1000. You can also divide by 0.001 to get the same answer.

kB/s = MB/s × 1000

Worked example

Convert 15 MB/s to kilobytes per second:

15 MB/s = 15,000 kB/s

MB/s to KB/s conversion chart

Use this MB/s to KB/s table for quick reference without typing anything.

MB/s to KB/s conversion table
megabytes per second (MB/s)kilobytes per second (kB/s)
1 MB/s1,000 kB/s
5 MB/s5,000 kB/s
10 MB/s10,000 kB/s
25 MB/s25,000 kB/s
50 MB/s50,000 kB/s
100 MB/s100,000 kB/s
250 MB/s250,000 kB/s
500 MB/s500,000 kB/s
1,000 MB/s1,000,000 kB/s

What is a megabyte per second?

Megabytes per second is what download managers display. Multiply by 8 to get the megabits per second your provider advertises.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many KB/s are in a megabyte per second?

1 MB/s equals 1,000 KB/s. Going the other way, 1 KB/s is 0.001 MB/s.

How do you convert MB/s to KB/s?

To convert megabytes per second to kilobytes per second, multiply the megabyte per second value by 1000. You can also divide by 0.001 to get the same answer.

What is 10 MB/s in KB/s?

10 MB/s equals 10,000 KB/s. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.

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