Mbps to MB/s Converter
Convert megabits per second to megabytes per second instantly. One megabit per second equals exactly 0.125 megabytes per second. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
Megabits per second to megabytes per second calculator
How to convert megabits per second to megabytes per second
Worked example: convert 8 megabits per second to megabytes per second. Using megabytes per second ← megabits per second ÷ 8, we get 8 × 0.125 = 1 MB/s. To check the result, convert back: 1 MB/s ÷ 0.125 = 8 Mbps.
Megabits per second to megabytes per second chart
| Megabits per second (Mbps) | Megabytes per second (MB/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mbps | 0.125 MB/s |
| 2 Mbps | 0.25 MB/s |
| 3 Mbps | 0.375 MB/s |
| 4 Mbps | 0.5 MB/s |
| 5 Mbps | 0.625 MB/s |
| 6 Mbps | 0.75 MB/s |
| 8 Mbps | 1 MB/s |
| 10 Mbps | 1.25 MB/s |
| 12 Mbps | 1.5 MB/s |
| 15 Mbps | 1.875 MB/s |
| 20 Mbps | 2.5 MB/s |
| 25 Mbps | 3.125 MB/s |
| 30 Mbps | 3.75 MB/s |
| 40 Mbps | 5 MB/s |
| 50 Mbps | 6.25 MB/s |
| 75 Mbps | 9.375 MB/s |
| 100 Mbps | 12.5 MB/s |
| 150 Mbps | 18.75 MB/s |
| 200 Mbps | 25 MB/s |
| 250 Mbps | 31.25 MB/s |
| 500 Mbps | 62.5 MB/s |
| 1,000 Mbps | 125 MB/s |
Megabytes per second to megabits per second (reverse)
| Megabytes per second (MB/s) | Megabits per second (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 1 MB/s | 8 Mbps |
| 2 MB/s | 16 Mbps |
| 5 MB/s | 40 Mbps |
| 10 MB/s | 80 Mbps |
| 20 MB/s | 160 Mbps |
| 50 MB/s | 400 Mbps |
| 100 MB/s | 800 Mbps |
| 250 MB/s | 2,000 Mbps |
| 500 MB/s | 4,000 Mbps |
| 1,000 MB/s | 8,000 Mbps |
About the megabit per second and the megabyte per second
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.
Megabytes per second is what download managers, file-copy dialogs and SSD benchmarks usually show. One MB/s equals 8 Mbps.
One megabyte per second equals 8 megabits per second, which makes the megabyte per second the faster unit of the two.
Everyday sizes in megabits per second and megabytes per second
| Everyday example (approximate) | In megabits per second | In megabytes per second |
|---|---|---|
| A music stream | 0.32 Mbps | 0.04 MB/s |
| A video call | 3 Mbps | 0.375 MB/s |
| HD video streaming | 5 Mbps | 0.625 MB/s |
| 4K video streaming | 25 Mbps | 3.125 MB/s |
| A basic broadband plan | 100 Mbps | 12.5 MB/s |
| Gigabit fiber | 1,000 Mbps | 125 MB/s |
Megabits per second to megabytes per second FAQ
How many megabytes per second are in one megabit per second?
One megabit per second equals exactly 0.125 megabytes per second. In the other direction, one megabyte per second equals 8 megabits per second.
How do I convert megabits per second to megabytes per second without a calculator?
convert 8 megabits per second to megabytes per second. Using megabytes per second ← megabits per second ÷ 8, we get 8 × 0.125 = 1 MB/s. To check the result, convert back: 1 MB/s ÷ 0.125 = 8 Mbps. For a quick estimate, round the factor to 0.12. Then 8 Mbps is about 0.96 MB/s, compared with the exact 1 MB/s (an error of 4%). That is close enough for planning, but use the calculator above when the number matters.
What is hD video streaming in megabytes per second?
HD video streaming is about 5 megabits per second, which is 0.625 megabytes per second. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the megabits per second and megabytes per second the same in every country?
Mbps (megabits) is not MB/s (megabytes): the byte version is 8 times larger. MB/s (megabytes) is 8 times larger than Mbps (megabits).