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Convert Mbps to KB/s

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

1 Mbit/s = 125 kB/s

1 megabit per second equals 125 kilobytes per second. Going the other way, 1 kilobyte per second = 0.008 megabits 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 Mbps to KB/s

To convert megabits per second to kilobytes per second, multiply the megabit per second value by 125. You can also divide by 0.008 to get the same answer.

kB/s = Mbit/s × 125

Worked example

Convert 15 Mbit/s to kilobytes per second:

15 Mbit/s = 1,875 kB/s

Mbps to KB/s conversion chart

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

Mbps to KB/s conversion table
megabits per second (Mbit/s)kilobytes per second (kB/s)
1 Mbit/s125 kB/s
5 Mbit/s625 kB/s
10 Mbit/s1,250 kB/s
25 Mbit/s3,125 kB/s
50 Mbit/s6,250 kB/s
100 Mbit/s12,500 kB/s
250 Mbit/s31,250 kB/s
500 Mbit/s62,500 kB/s
1,000 Mbit/s125,000 kB/s

What is a megabit per second?

Megabits per second is how internet providers advertise connection speed. Divide by 8 to get megabytes per second.

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 megabit per second?

1 Mbps equals 125 KB/s. Going the other way, 1 KB/s is 0.008 Mbps.

How do you convert Mbps to KB/s?

To convert megabits per second to kilobytes per second, multiply the megabit per second value by 125. You can also divide by 0.008 to get the same answer.

What is 10 Mbps in KB/s?

10 Mbps equals 1,250 KB/s. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.

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