Data Transfer Rate Converter
Convert between Mbps, MB/s, Gbps and more for internet and file speeds.
Enter a value to see the conversion result
Understanding Data Transfer Rate Conversion
Data transfer rate is the speed at which digital data is transmitted from one place to another. In networking, it is typically measured in bits, while in file storage and downloads, it is often measured in bytes.
| Unit Type | Unit Name | Value in Bits per Second (bps) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Bit per Second (bps) | 1 bps |
| Networking | Kilobit per Second (kbps) | 1,000 bps |
| Networking | Megabit per Second (Mbps) | 1,000,000 bps |
| Networking | Gigabit per Second (Gbps) | 1,000,000,000 bps |
| Networking | Terabit per Second (Tbps) | 1,000,000,000,000 bps |
| File Speed | Byte per Second (B/s) | 8 bps |
| File Speed | Kilobyte per Second (KB/s) | 8,000 bps |
| File Speed | Megabyte per Second (MB/s) | 8,000,000 bps |
| File Speed | Gigabyte per Second (GB/s) | 8,000,000,000 bps |
| Legacy | ISDN Line | 64,000 bps |
| Legacy | Dial-up Modem (56k) | 56,000 bps |
| Modern | USB 2.0 High Speed | 480,000,000 bps |
| Modern | SATA III (6Gb/s) | 6,000,000,000 bps |
Conversion Tip
Data transfer rate or "bandwidth" is usually measured in bits per second (bps). Remember that network speeds are often advertised in Megabits (Mbps), while download speeds in browsers are shown in Megabytes (MB/s).
Quick Reference
- 1 byte per second (B/s) = 8 bps
- 1 megabit per second (Mbps) = 1,000,000 bps
- 1 megabyte per second (MB/s) = 8,000,000 bps
- 1 gigabit per second (Gbps) = 1,000 Mbps
- 1 MB/s = 8 Mbps
- 1 GB/s = 8,000 Mbps
- 1 kilobit per second (kbps) = 1,000 bps
- 1 terabit per second (Tbps) = 1,000,000 Mbps
Data Transfer Rate Converter Guide
Convert network and storage transfer rates between bits per second, bytes per second, kilobits, megabits, gigabits, and related units. This helps compare internet plans, downloads, uploads, and device specifications.
Bits versus bytes
Internet speeds are commonly advertised in bits per second, while file sizes are often shown in bytes. Eight bits equal one byte, but provider labels and decimal or binary prefixes can affect comparisons.
Estimate real transfer time
Actual speed may be lower because of protocol overhead, Wi-Fi quality, congestion, server limits, and signal strength. Use the converted value as a clear comparison rather than a guaranteed download time.