MB/s to Mbps Converter
Quick answer: To convert MB/s to mbps, multiply by 8. For example, 10 MB/s is 80 Mbit/s. One megabyte per second equals 8 Mbit/s.
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MB/s to Mbps formula and what each symbol means
Mbit/s = MB/s × 8
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MB/s | Megabyte per second |
| Mbit/s | Megabit per second |
MB/s to Mbps examples
1 MB/s
1 MB/s × 8 = 8 Mbit/s.
10 MB/s
10 MB/s × 8 = 80 Mbit/s.
100 MB/s
100 MB/s × 8 = 800 Mbit/s.
MB/s compared with Mbps
One MB/s is 8 times as large as one Mbit/s, so your number gets bigger when you convert MB/s to mbps and smaller when you convert back. If the answer is not larger than what you typed, you divided instead of multiplying.
About MB/s and mbps
Megabyte per second (MB/s): One million bytes per second, 8 Mbit/s. Megabit per second (Mbit/s): One million bits per second.
Where MB/s to mbps 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 MB/s to Mbps step by step
- Enter the value in MB/s (the starting unit).
- Multiply by 8, because 1 MB/s = 8 Mbit/s.
- The product is the value in Mbit/s. To go back, divide by 8 or multiply by 0.125.
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How to read your MB/s to Mbps result
Divide Mbit/s by 8 to get MB/s, for example 100 Mbit/s is 12.5 MB/s.
| MB/S | MBPS |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 5 | 40 |
| 10 | 80 |
| 20 | 160 |
| 50 | 400 |
| 100 | 800 |
| 1,000 | 8,000 |
Mbps to MB/s: quick table
| MBPS | MB/S |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.125 |
| 5 | 0.625 |
| 10 | 1.25 |
| 25 | 3.125 |
| 50 | 6.25 |
| 100 | 12.5 |
| 250 | 31.25 |
| 500 | 62.5 |
Common mistakes when calculating MB/s to Mbps
- Confusing Mb (megabit) with MB (megabyte).
- Dividing when you should multiply: from MB/s to Mbit/s multiply by 8; from Mbit/s to MB/s divide by 8.
MB/s to Mbps FAQ
How many Mbit/s are in 1 MB/s?
1 MB/s equals 8 Mbit/s.
How many MB/s are in 1 Mbit/s?
1 Mbit/s equals 0.125 MB/s.
Is 1 MB/s = 8 Mbit/s an exact conversion?
Yes. The megabyte per second and the megabit per second are both defined exactly in SI terms, so the ratio has no measurement uncertainty; 8 is just that ratio shown to 7 significant figures.
What is a megabit per second (Mbit/s)?
One million bits per second.
How can I estimate MB/s to mbps in my head?
One MB/s is 8 times as large as one Mbit/s, so your number gets bigger when you convert MB/s to mbps and smaller when you convert back. If the answer is not larger than what you typed, you divided instead of multiplying.
What is 150 MB/s in mbps?
150 MB/s = 1,200 Mbit/s (since 150 × 8).
What is 0.5 MB/s in mbps?
0.5 MB/s = 4 Mbit/s (since 0.5 × 8).
What is 25 MB/s in mbps?
25 MB/s = 200 Mbit/s (since 25 × 8).
How many decimals should I keep when converting MB/s to Mbit/s?
Match the precision of your original measurement. For example, 80 Mbit/s rounds to 80 Mbit/s at 3 significant figures; keep more digits only for engineering or scientific work.
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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