Convert between various units of data transfer, including bits per second, kilobits, megabits, gigabits, and more.
Divide the number of megabits per second by 1,000 to get gigabits per second.
Gbps = Mbps ÷ 1,000
Example: 2,500 Mbps ÷ 1,000 = 2.5 Gbps
Divide the number of kilobits per second by 1,000 to get megabits per second.
Mbps = kbps ÷ 1,000
Example: 5,000 kbps ÷ 1,000 = 5 Mbps
Multiply the number of gigabits per second by 1,000 to get megabits per second.
Mbps = Gbps × 1,000
Example: 3 Gbps × 1,000 = 3,000 Mbps
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How do you convert Mbps to Gbps?
Divide Mbps by 1,000. For example, 2,500 Mbps ÷ 1,000 = 2.5 Gbps.
What is the formula for kbps to Mbps?
Divide kbps by 1,000. For example, 5,000 kbps ÷ 1,000 = 5 Mbps.
How do you convert Gbps to Mbps?
Multiply Gbps by 1,000. For example, 3 Gbps × 1,000 = 3,000 Mbps.
What is data transfer conversion?
Data transfer conversion is the process of changing data transfer rates from one unit to another, such as from Mbps to Gbps.
How many Mbps are in a Gbps?
1 Gbps is equal to 1,000 Mbps.
Data transfer rate, also known as bitrate or bandwidth, is the amount of data that can be transferred from one point to another within a network in a specific amount of time. It's typically measured in bits per second (bps) and its multiples.
The basic unit of data transfer rate, representing one binary digit per second.
Equal to 1,000 bits per second, commonly used for older internet connections.
Equal to 1,000,000 bits per second, the standard measurement for most modern consumer internet connections.
Equal to 1,000,000,000 bits per second, used for high-speed networks, fiber connections, and enterprise infrastructure.
Equal to 1,000,000,000,000 bits per second, primarily used for backbone internet connections and data centers.
Be careful not to confuse bits (b) with bytes (B). While data transfer rates are typically measured in bits per second (bps), data storage is usually measured in bytes. One byte equals 8 bits, so a connection speed of 8 Mbps would transfer 1 megabyte per second.
| Connection Type | Typical Speed | Practical Use |
|---|---|---|
| Dial-up | 56 Kbps | Basic web browsing, email |
| Basic DSL/Cable | 1-10 Mbps | Standard definition streaming, web browsing |
| Standard Broadband | 25-100 Mbps | HD streaming, online gaming, multiple devices |
| Fiber Internet | 100 Mbps - 1 Gbps | 4K streaming, large file transfers, smart home |
| Enterprise Networks | 1-10 Gbps | Business operations, cloud services |
| Internet Backbone | 100 Gbps - 1+ Tbps | Regional/global internet infrastructure |
