GB/s to MB/s Converter
Quick answer: To convert GB/s to MB/s, multiply by 1,000. For example, 10 GB/s is 10,000 MB/s. One gigabyte per second equals 1,000 MB/s.
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GB/s to MB/s formula and what each symbol means
MB/s = GB/s × 1,000
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| GB/s | Gigabyte per second |
| MB/s | Megabyte per second |
GB/s to MB/s examples
1 GB/s
1 GB/s × 1,000 = 1,000 MB/s.
10 GB/s
10 GB/s × 1,000 = 10,000 MB/s.
100 GB/s
100 GB/s × 1,000 = 100,000 MB/s.
GB/s compared with MB/s
One GB/s is 1,000 times as large as one MB/s, so your number gets bigger when you convert GB/s to MB/s and smaller when you convert back. If the answer is not larger than what you typed, you divided instead of multiplying.
About GB/s and MB/s
Gigabyte per second (GB/s): One billion bytes per second. Megabyte per second (MB/s): One million bytes per second, 8 Mbit/s.
Where GB/s to MB/s conversions are used
Internet plans are sold in megabits per second, while downloads display megabytes per second. Network equipment, Wi-Fi and fibre links are rated in Mbps or Gbps.
How to calculate GB/s to MB/s step by step
- Enter the value in GB/s (the starting unit).
- Multiply by 1,000, because 1 GB/s = 1,000 MB/s.
- The product is the value in MB/s. To go back, divide by 1,000 or multiply by 0.001.
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How to read your GB/s to MB/s result
Divide Mbit/s by 8 to get MB/s, for example 100 Mbit/s is 12.5 MB/s.
| GB/S | MB/S |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 20 | 20,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
MB/s to GB/s: quick table
| MB/S | GB/S |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 250 | 0.25 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
Common mistakes when calculating GB/s to MB/s
- Confusing Mb (megabit) with MB (megabyte).
- Dividing when you should multiply: from GB/s to MB/s multiply by 1,000; from MB/s to GB/s divide by 1,000.
GB/s to MB/s FAQ
How many MB/s are in 1 GB/s?
1 GB/s equals 1,000 MB/s.
How many GB/s are in 1 MB/s?
1 MB/s equals 0.001 GB/s.
Is 1 GB/s = 1,000 MB/s an exact conversion?
Yes. The gigabyte per second and the megabyte per second are both defined exactly in SI terms, so the ratio has no measurement uncertainty; 1,000 is just that ratio shown to 7 significant figures.
What is a megabyte per second (MB/s)?
One million bytes per second, 8 Mbit/s.
How can I estimate GB/s to MB/s in my head?
One GB/s is 1,000 times as large as one MB/s, so your number gets bigger when you convert GB/s to MB/s and smaller when you convert back. If the answer is not larger than what you typed, you divided instead of multiplying.
What is 500 GB/s in MB/s?
500 GB/s = 500,000 MB/s (since 500 × 1,000).
What is 15 GB/s in MB/s?
15 GB/s = 15,000 MB/s (since 15 × 1,000).
What is 75 GB/s in MB/s?
75 GB/s = 75,000 MB/s (since 75 × 1,000).
How many decimals should I keep when converting GB/s to MB/s?
Match the precision of your original measurement. For example, 10,000 MB/s rounds to 10,000 MB/s at 3 significant figures; keep more digits only for engineering or scientific work.
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Method, review and disclaimer
Edited by: Hemant Kumar and Anjita Rai, founders of ToolsVault (SEO and content professional, not a licensed adviser). Method: this tool runs in your browser using the formula shown on this page; the numbers you enter are not sent to our servers. Sources: NIST: prefixes for binary multiples