Convert bps to kbps
Bits per second to kilobits per second. Enter a value to convert, or use the bps to kbps chart further down the page.
1 bit per second equals 0.001 kilobits per second. Going the other way, 1 kilobit per second = 1,000 bits per second.
Note. Network speeds use decimal SI multiples: 1 Mbps = 1,000,000 bits per second. Because a byte is 8 bits, a 100 Mbps connection downloads at about 12.5 MB/s.
How to convert bps to kbps
To convert bits per second to kilobits per second, multiply the bit per second value by 0.001. You can also divide by 1000 to get the same answer.
kbit/s = bit/s × 0.001
Worked example
Convert 15 bit/s to kilobits per second:
15 bit/s = 0.015 kbit/s
bps to kbps conversion chart
Use this bps to kbps table for quick reference without typing anything.
| bits per second (bit/s) | kilobits per second (kbit/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 bit/s | 0.001 kbit/s |
| 5 bit/s | 0.005 kbit/s |
| 10 bit/s | 0.01 kbit/s |
| 25 bit/s | 0.025 kbit/s |
| 50 bit/s | 0.05 kbit/s |
| 100 bit/s | 0.1 kbit/s |
| 250 bit/s | 0.25 kbit/s |
| 500 bit/s | 0.5 kbit/s |
| 1,000 bit/s | 1 kbit/s |
What is a bit per second?
The bit per second is the base unit of data rate: one binary digit transferred each second.
What is a kilobit per second?
A kilobit per second is 1,000 bits per second. Dial-up modems topped out at 56 kbps; audio bitrates are still quoted this way.
Frequently asked questions
How many kbps are in a bit per second?
1 bps equals 0.001 kbps. Going the other way, 1 kbps is 1,000 bps.
How do you convert bps to kbps?
To convert bits per second to kilobits per second, multiply the bit per second value by 0.001. You can also divide by 1000 to get the same answer.
What is 10 bps in kbps?
10 bps equals 0.01 kbps. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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