Convert MB/s to Mbps
Megabytes per second to megabits per second. Enter a value to convert, or use the MB/s to Mbps chart further down the page.
1 megabyte per second equals 8 megabits per second. Going the other way, 1 megabit per second = 0.125 megabytes 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 MB/s to Mbps
To convert megabytes per second to megabits per second, multiply the megabyte per second value by 8. You can also divide by 0.125 to get the same answer.
Mbit/s = MB/s × 8
Worked example
Convert 15 MB/s to megabits per second:
15 MB/s = 120 Mbit/s
MB/s to Mbps conversion chart
Use this MB/s to Mbps table for quick reference without typing anything.
| megabytes per second (MB/s) | megabits per second (Mbit/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 MB/s | 8 Mbit/s |
| 5 MB/s | 40 Mbit/s |
| 10 MB/s | 80 Mbit/s |
| 25 MB/s | 200 Mbit/s |
| 50 MB/s | 400 Mbit/s |
| 100 MB/s | 800 Mbit/s |
| 250 MB/s | 2,000 Mbit/s |
| 500 MB/s | 4,000 Mbit/s |
| 1,000 MB/s | 8,000 Mbit/s |
What is a megabyte per second?
Megabytes per second is what download managers display. Multiply by 8 to get the megabits per second your provider advertises.
What is a megabit per second?
Megabits per second is how internet providers advertise connection speed. Divide by 8 to get megabytes per second.
Frequently asked questions
How many Mbps are in a megabyte per second?
1 MB/s equals 8 Mbps. Going the other way, 1 Mbps is 0.125 MB/s.
How do you convert MB/s to Mbps?
To convert megabytes per second to megabits per second, multiply the megabyte per second value by 8. You can also divide by 0.125 to get the same answer.
What is 10 MB/s in Mbps?
10 MB/s equals 80 Mbps. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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