Data Transfer Rate Converter
Convert data transfer rates between bit/s, Kbit/s, Mbit/s, Gbit/s and bytes per second.
Results are provided for general informational use. Verify important financial, health or legal figures before relying on them.
About this Data Transfer Rate Converter
The Data Transfer Rate Converter translates network and file-transfer speeds between bit-based and byte-based units. It is useful when an internet connection is advertised in Mbps but a download application reports MB/s.
For related tasks, try Data Storage Converter, Frequency Converter or Length Converter.
How the calculation works
The calculator uses decimal networking prefixes: K = 1,000, M = 1,000,000 and G = 1,000,000,000. Byte-based values are converted using eight bits per byte.
How to use it
- Enter a transfer rate.
- Choose the source and target rate units.
- Convert to see the equivalent speed.
Practical example
80 Mbps equals 10 MB/s before protocol overhead because eight bits equal one byte.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Mbps different from MB/s?
Mbps measures megabits per second; MB/s measures megabytes per second. Eight bits make one byte.
Does it account for network overhead?
No. It converts nominal units only.
Are prefixes decimal?
Yes, matching common network-rate notation.
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