MB/s to Gbps Converter
Quick answer: To convert MB/s to gbps, multiply by 0.008. For example, 10 MB/s is 0.08 Gbit/s. One megabyte per second equals 0.008 Gbit/s.
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MB/s to Gbps formula and what each symbol means
Gbit/s = MB/s × 0.008
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MB/s | Megabyte per second |
| Gbit/s | Gigabit per second |
MB/s to Gbps examples
1 MB/s
1 MB/s × 0.008 = 0.008 Gbit/s.
10 MB/s
10 MB/s × 0.008 = 0.08 Gbit/s.
100 MB/s
100 MB/s × 0.008 = 0.8 Gbit/s.
MB/s compared with Gbps
One Gbit/s is 125 times as large as one MB/s, so your number gets smaller when you convert MB/s to gbps and bigger when you convert back. If the answer is not smaller than what you typed, you multiplied instead of dividing.
About MB/s and gbps
Megabyte per second (MB/s): One million bytes per second, 8 Mbit/s. Gigabit per second (Gbit/s): One billion bits per second.
Where MB/s to gbps conversions are used
Network equipment, Wi-Fi and fibre links are rated in Mbps or Gbps. Storage interfaces such as SATA, NVMe and USB list rates in MB/s or Gbps.
How to calculate MB/s to Gbps step by step
- Enter the value in MB/s (the starting unit).
- Multiply by 0.008, because 1 MB/s = 0.008 Gbit/s.
- The product is the value in Gbit/s. To go back, divide by 0.008 or multiply by 125.
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How to read your MB/s to Gbps result
Internet plans quote bits per second (Mbit/s), while downloads show bytes per second (MB/s).
| MB/S | GBPS |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.008 |
| 2 | 0.016 |
| 5 | 0.04 |
| 10 | 0.08 |
| 20 | 0.16 |
| 50 | 0.4 |
| 100 | 0.8 |
| 1,000 | 8 |
Gbps to MB/s: quick table
| GBPS | MB/S |
|---|---|
| 1 | 125 |
| 5 | 625 |
| 10 | 1,250 |
| 25 | 3,125 |
| 50 | 6,250 |
| 100 | 12,500 |
| 250 | 31,250 |
| 500 | 62,500 |
Common mistakes when calculating MB/s to Gbps
- Expecting to download at the advertised line speed: protocol overhead lowers real throughput.
- Dividing when you should multiply: from MB/s to Gbit/s multiply by 0.008; from Gbit/s to MB/s divide by 0.008.
MB/s to Gbps FAQ
How many Gbit/s are in 1 MB/s?
1 MB/s equals 0.008 Gbit/s.
How many MB/s are in 1 Gbit/s?
1 Gbit/s equals 125 MB/s.
Is 1 MB/s = 0.008 Gbit/s an exact conversion?
Yes. The megabyte per second and the gigabit per second are both defined exactly in SI terms, so the ratio has no measurement uncertainty; 0.008 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 MB/s to gbps in my head?
One Gbit/s is 125 times as large as one MB/s, so your number gets smaller when you convert MB/s to gbps and bigger when you convert back. If the answer is not smaller than what you typed, you multiplied instead of dividing.
What is 300 MB/s in gbps?
300 MB/s = 2.4 Gbit/s (since 300 × 0.008).
What is 12 MB/s in gbps?
12 MB/s = 0.096 Gbit/s (since 12 × 0.008).
What is 60 MB/s in gbps?
60 MB/s = 0.48 Gbit/s (since 60 × 0.008).
How many decimals should I keep when converting MB/s to Gbit/s?
Match the precision of your original measurement. For example, 0.08 Gbit/s rounds to 0.08 Gbit/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