Convert MB/s to kbps
Megabytes per second to kilobits per second. Enter a value to convert, or use the MB/s to kbps chart further down the page.
1 megabyte per second equals 8,000 kilobits per second. Going the other way, 1 kilobit per second = 0.000125 megabytes 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 MB/s to kbps
To convert megabytes per second to kilobits per second, multiply the megabyte per second value by 8000. You can also divide by 0.000125 to get the same answer.
kbit/s = MB/s × 8000
Worked example
Convert 15 MB/s to kilobits per second:
15 MB/s = 120,000 kbit/s
MB/s to kbps conversion chart
Use this MB/s to kbps table for quick reference without typing anything.
| megabytes per second (MB/s) | kilobits per second (kbit/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 MB/s | 8,000 kbit/s |
| 5 MB/s | 40,000 kbit/s |
| 10 MB/s | 80,000 kbit/s |
| 25 MB/s | 200,000 kbit/s |
| 50 MB/s | 400,000 kbit/s |
| 100 MB/s | 800,000 kbit/s |
| 250 MB/s | 2,000,000 kbit/s |
| 500 MB/s | 4,000,000 kbit/s |
| 1,000 MB/s | 8,000,000 kbit/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 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 megabyte per second?
1 MB/s equals 8,000 kbps. Going the other way, 1 kbps is 0.000125 MB/s.
How do you convert MB/s to kbps?
To convert megabytes per second to kilobits per second, multiply the megabyte per second value by 8000. You can also divide by 0.000125 to get the same answer.
What is 10 MB/s in kbps?
10 MB/s equals 80,000 kbps. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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