Megabytes per Second to Megabits per Second
Type a value in megabytes per second to see it in megabits per second. It works both ways: type in the megabits per second box to convert back.
Formula
To convert megabytes per second to megabits per second, multiply by 8.
1 MB/s = 8 Mbps and 1 Mbps = 0.125 MB/s.
Megabytes per second to megabits per second table
| Megabytes per second | Megabits per second |
|---|---|
| 1 MB/s | 8 Mbps |
| 5 MB/s | 40 Mbps |
| 10 MB/s | 80 Mbps |
| 25 MB/s | 200 Mbps |
| 50 MB/s | 400 Mbps |
| 100 MB/s | 800 Mbps |
| 125 MB/s | 1,000 Mbps |
Worked examples
5 MB/s in megabits per second
5 MB/s
40 Mbps
5 × 8 = 40
25 MB/s in megabits per second
25 MB/s
200 Mbps
25 × 8 = 200
100 MB/s in megabits per second
100 MB/s
800 Mbps
100 × 8 = 800
About Megabytes per Second to Megabits per Second
This converter turns megabytes per second into megabits per second as you type, and works the other way too: type in the megabits per second box to convert back. To convert megabytes per second to megabits per second, multiply by 8. For example, 5 MB/s is 40 Mbps, and 25 MB/s is 200 Mbps.
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 Megabytes per Second to Megabits per Second
- Type the amount in megabytes per second in the first box.
- Read the answer in megabits per second in the second box and in the result line below.
- To convert the other way, type in the megabits per second box instead, or use the swap button to open the megabits per second to megabytes per second page.
- Choose a number of decimal places if you need a rounded figure, then copy the result line.
Common uses
- Comparing broadband packages
- Checking a speed test against a download manager
- Estimating upload times for large files
- Working out how fast a download should run
Frequently asked questions
How many megabits per second are in one megabyte per second?
There are 8 megabits per second in one megabyte per second. This figure is exact, because both units have fixed definitions.
How do I convert megabytes per second to megabits per second?
To convert megabytes per second to megabits per second, multiply by 8. For example, 100 MB/s is 800 Mbps.
How do I convert megabits per second to megabytes per second?
Going the other way, divide by 8 (the same as multiplying by 0.125). The megabits per second to megabytes per second converter does this for you.
What is 25 MB/s in megabits per second?
25 MB/s is 200 Mbps.
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.