Gigabits per Second to Megabits per Second Converter
Convert gigabits per second to megabits per second instantly. Type a value, change either unit, or press swap to go the other way. 1 gigabit per second = 1,000 megabits per second.
1 gigabit per second = 1,000 megabits per second
How to convert gigabits per second to megabits per second
megabits per second = gigabits per second × 1,000
To convert gigabits per second to megabits per second, multiply the value by 1,000. To go back from megabits per second to gigabits per second, divide by the same number (or multiply by 0.001).
Worked examples
- 0.5 Gbps: 0.5 × 1,000 = 500 Mbps
- 1 Gbps: 1 × 1,000 = 1,000 Mbps
- 2 Gbps: 2 × 1,000 = 2,000 Mbps
Multiply by 1,000. A 1 Gbps plan is 1,000 Mbps, and a 2.5 Gbps port is 2,500 Mbps.
Gigabits per Second to Megabits per Second conversion table
Gigabits per Second to Megabits per Second
| Gbps | Mbps |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 0.25 | 250 |
| 0.5 | 500 |
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 2.5 | 2,500 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 8 | 8,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
Megabits per Second to Gigabits per Second
| Mbps | Gbps |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0001 |
| 0.25 | 0.00025 |
| 0.5 | 0.0005 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 2.5 | 0.0025 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 8 | 0.008 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
Data Transfer equivalents
See how one gigabit per second and one megabit per second compare with every other data transfer unit on the site.
1 gigabit per second equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| bits per second (bps) | 1,000,000,000 |
| kilobits per second (Kbps) | 1,000,000 |
| megabits per second (Mbps) | 1,000 |
| kilobytes per second (KB/s) | 125,000 |
| megabytes per second (MB/s) | 125 |
| gigabytes per second (GB/s) | 0.125 |
1 megabit per second equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| bits per second (bps) | 1,000,000 |
| kilobits per second (Kbps) | 1,000 |
| gigabits per second (Gbps) | 0.001 |
| kilobytes per second (KB/s) | 125 |
| megabytes per second (MB/s) | 0.125 |
| gigabytes per second (GB/s) | 0.000125 |
When you need to convert gigabits per second to megabits per second
Fiber plans, routers and network cards are advertised in gigabits per second, while many speed tests and older plans use megabits. Converting makes it easy to compare a 2.5 Gbps plan with a 500 Mbps plan or to check what your wired network can do.
About the units
Gigabit per second (Gbps)
A gigabit per second is 1,000 Mbps. It is the speed of fiber plans, wired local networks and fast Wi-Fi 6 and 7 links.
Megabit per second (Mbps)
A megabit per second is 1,000,000 bits per second, and the unit internet plans and Wi-Fi speeds are advertised in. 100 Mbps is 12.5 megabytes per second.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert gigabits per second to megabits per second?
Multiply the number of gigabits per second by 1,000. For example, 10 gigabits per second × 1,000 = 10,000 megabits per second.
How many megabits per second are in one gigabit per second?
There are 1,000 megabits per second in one gigabit per second.
How many gigabits per second are in one megabit per second?
There are 0.001 gigabits per second in one megabit per second.
Is 1 Gbps internet worth it over 500 Mbps?
A 1 Gbps plan is 1,000 Mbps, double a 500 Mbps plan. Most households stream and browse well on 200 to 500 Mbps; gigabit helps with very large downloads or many devices at once.
Can I convert other data transfer units with this tool?
Yes. Use the From and To drop-downs in the converter to choose any data transfer unit, or press the swap button to reverse the conversion. All calculations use internationally defined conversion factors.