Megabits per Second to Megabytes per Second
Type a value in megabits per second to see it in megabytes per second. It works both ways: type in the megabytes per second box to convert back.
Formula
To convert megabits per second to megabytes per second, divide by 8 (the same as multiplying by 0.125).
1 Mbps = 0.125 MB/s and 1 MB/s = 8 Mbps.
Megabits per second to megabytes per second table
| Megabits per second | Megabytes per second |
|---|---|
| 1 Mbps | 0.125 MB/s |
| 10 Mbps | 1.25 MB/s |
| 30 Mbps | 3.75 MB/s |
| 50 Mbps | 6.25 MB/s |
| 100 Mbps | 12.5 MB/s |
| 200 Mbps | 25 MB/s |
| 500 Mbps | 62.5 MB/s |
| 900 Mbps | 112.5 MB/s |
| 1,000 Mbps | 125 MB/s |
Worked examples
10 Mbps in megabytes per second
10 Mbps
1.25 MB/s
10 × 0.125 = 1.25
100 Mbps in megabytes per second
100 Mbps
12.5 MB/s
100 × 0.125 = 12.5
900 Mbps in megabytes per second
900 Mbps
112.5 MB/s
900 × 0.125 = 112.5
About Megabits per Second to Megabytes per Second
This converter turns megabits per second into megabytes per second as you type, and works the other way too: type in the megabytes per second box to convert back. To convert megabits per second to megabytes per second, divide by 8 (the same as multiplying by 0.125). For example, 10 Mbps is 1.25 MB/s, and 100 Mbps is 12.5 MB/s.
Broadband and mobile speeds are sold in megabits per second, but downloads usually show megabytes per second. A byte is eight bits, so the two figures differ by a factor of eight. Both units have exact definitions, so the converter gives an exact result, rounded only for display. Use the table below for common values, or set the decimal places to round the answer for a form or a label.
How to use Megabits per Second to Megabytes per Second
- Type the amount in megabits per second in the first box.
- Read the answer in megabytes per second in the second box and in the result line below.
- To convert the other way, type in the megabytes per second box instead, or use the swap button to open the megabytes per second to megabits per second page.
- Choose a number of decimal places if you need a rounded figure, then copy the result line.
Common uses
- Working out how fast a download should run
- Comparing broadband packages
- Checking a speed test against a download manager
- Estimating upload times for large files
Frequently asked questions
How many megabytes per second are in one megabit per second?
There are 0.125 megabytes per second in one megabit per second. This figure is exact, because both units have fixed definitions.
How do I convert megabits per second to megabytes per second?
To convert megabits per second to megabytes per second, divide by 8 (the same as multiplying by 0.125). For example, 900 Mbps is 112.5 MB/s.
How do I convert megabytes per second to megabits per second?
Going the other way, multiply by 8. The megabytes per second to megabits per second converter does this for you.
What is 200 Mbps in megabytes per second?
200 Mbps is 25 MB/s.
How long will a 1 GB download take on 100 Mbps?
100 megabits per second is 12.5 megabytes per second, so 1 GB (1,000 MB) takes about 80 seconds at the full speed. Real downloads are usually a little slower.