Bandwidth Converter

Convert bandwidth and data-rate units

The Bandwidth Converter converts between every common data-rate unit — bits per second (bps, Kbps, Mbps, Gbps) and bytes per second (B/s, KB/s, MB/s, GB/s). Enter a value, pick your units, and get an instant, accurate result. It clears up the constant confusion between bits and bytes that trips up so many speed calculations.

Bits vs bytes: the core idea

Network speeds are measured in bits per second, while file sizes and download speeds are usually in bytes per second. One byte equals eight bits, so to convert Mbps to MB/s you divide by eight. That's why a "100 Mbps" connection downloads at about 12.5 MB/s. This converter does the factor-of-eight math for you in both directions.

How to use it

1. Enter a value in the From field.
2. Choose the unit you have and the unit you want.
3. Read the converted bandwidth instantly.

Common conversions

From	Equals
1 Mbps	0.125 MB/s
1 Gbps	1000 Mbps
100 Mbps	12.5 MB/s
8 Mbps	1 MB/s

Where this helps

• Comparing internet plans quoted in different units.
• Estimating download speeds in MB/s from an Mbps connection.
• Network capacity planning across bits and bytes.
• Understanding why your "fast" connection downloads files slower than expected.

A quick mental shortcut

To roughly convert Mbps to MB/s, divide by 8 (or, even simpler, divide by 10 for a conservative real-world estimate that also accounts for overhead). So a 200 Mbps line is about 25 MB/s in theory, and perhaps 20 MB/s in practice. The converter gives you the exact figure whenever you need precision.

Private and free

All conversions run in your browser — nothing is uploaded. The tool is completely free with no sign-up.