MB/s to Mbps Converter
Convert megabytes per second to megabits per second instantly. One megabyte per second equals exactly 8 megabits per second. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
Megabytes per second to megabits per second calculator
How to convert megabytes per second to megabits per second
Worked example: convert 12 megabytes per second to megabits per second. Using megabits per second ← megabytes per second × 8, we get 12 × 8 = 96 Mbps. To check the result, convert back: 96 Mbps ÷ 8 = 12 MB/s.
Megabytes per second to megabits per second chart
| Megabytes per second (MB/s) | Megabits per second (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 1 MB/s | 8 Mbps |
| 2 MB/s | 16 Mbps |
| 3 MB/s | 24 Mbps |
| 4 MB/s | 32 Mbps |
| 5 MB/s | 40 Mbps |
| 6 MB/s | 48 Mbps |
| 8 MB/s | 64 Mbps |
| 10 MB/s | 80 Mbps |
| 12 MB/s | 96 Mbps |
| 15 MB/s | 120 Mbps |
| 20 MB/s | 160 Mbps |
| 25 MB/s | 200 Mbps |
| 30 MB/s | 240 Mbps |
| 40 MB/s | 320 Mbps |
| 50 MB/s | 400 Mbps |
| 75 MB/s | 600 Mbps |
| 100 MB/s | 800 Mbps |
| 150 MB/s | 1,200 Mbps |
| 200 MB/s | 1,600 Mbps |
| 250 MB/s | 2,000 Mbps |
| 500 MB/s | 4,000 Mbps |
| 1,000 MB/s | 8,000 Mbps |
Megabits per second to megabytes per second (reverse)
| Megabits per second (Mbps) | Megabytes per second (MB/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mbps | 0.125 MB/s |
| 2 Mbps | 0.25 MB/s |
| 5 Mbps | 0.625 MB/s |
| 10 Mbps | 1.25 MB/s |
| 20 Mbps | 2.5 MB/s |
| 50 Mbps | 6.25 MB/s |
| 100 Mbps | 12.5 MB/s |
| 250 Mbps | 31.25 MB/s |
| 500 Mbps | 62.5 MB/s |
| 1,000 Mbps | 125 MB/s |
About the megabyte per second and the megabit per second
Megabytes per second is what download managers, file-copy dialogs and SSD benchmarks usually show. One MB/s equals 8 Mbps.
Megabits per second is the unit internet providers use to advertise speed. A bit is one eighth of a byte, so 8 Mbps moves 1 MB of data each second.
One megabyte per second is 8 times the size of one megabit per second, so it takes fewer megabytes per second than megabits per second to express the same amount.
Everyday sizes in megabytes per second and megabits per second
| Everyday example (approximate) | In megabytes per second | In megabits per second |
|---|---|---|
| A music stream | 0.04 MB/s | 0.32 Mbps |
| A video call | 0.375 MB/s | 3 Mbps |
| HD video streaming | 0.625 MB/s | 5 Mbps |
| 4K video streaming | 3.125 MB/s | 25 Mbps |
| A basic broadband plan | 12.5 MB/s | 100 Mbps |
| Gigabit fiber | 125 MB/s | 1,000 Mbps |
Megabytes per second to megabits per second FAQ
How many megabits per second are in one megabyte per second?
One megabyte per second equals exactly 8 megabits per second. In the other direction, one megabit per second equals 0.125 megabytes per second.
How do I convert megabytes per second to megabits per second without a calculator?
convert 12 megabytes per second to megabits per second. Using megabits per second ← megabytes per second × 8, we get 12 × 8 = 96 Mbps. To check the result, convert back: 96 Mbps ÷ 8 = 12 MB/s. For a quick estimate, round the factor to 8. Then 12 MB/s is about 96 Mbps, compared with the exact 96 Mbps (an error of 0%). That is close enough for planning, but use the calculator above when the number matters.
What is a video call in megabits per second?
A video call is about 0.375 megabytes per second, which is 3 megabits per second. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the megabytes per second and megabits per second the same in every country?
MB/s (megabytes) is 8 times larger than Mbps (megabits). Mbps (megabits) is not MB/s (megabytes): the byte version is 8 times larger.