Megabits per Second to Megabytes per Second Converter
Convert megabits per second to megabytes per second instantly. Type a value, change either unit, or press swap to go the other way. 1 megabit per second = 0.125 megabytes per second.
1 megabit per second = 0.125 megabytes per second
How to convert megabits per second to megabytes per second
megabytes per second = megabits per second × 0.125
To convert megabits per second to megabytes per second, multiply the value by 0.125. To go back from megabytes per second to megabits per second, divide by the same number (or multiply by 8).
Worked examples
- 25 Mbps: 25 × 0.125 = 3.125 MB/s
- 50 Mbps: 50 × 0.125 = 6.25 MB/s
- 100 Mbps: 100 × 0.125 = 12.5 MB/s
Divide megabits by 8. A 100 Mbps connection gives at most 12.5 MB/s, and 1,000 Mbps (1 Gbps) gives 125 MB/s.
Megabits per Second to Megabytes per Second conversion table
Megabits per Second to Megabytes per Second
| Mbps | MB/s |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.125 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 25 | 3.125 |
| 50 | 6.25 |
| 100 | 12.5 |
| 200 | 25 |
| 300 | 37.5 |
| 500 | 62.5 |
| 1,000 | 125 |
| 2,000 | 250 |
Megabytes per Second to Megabits per Second
| MB/s | Mbps |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 8 | 64 |
| 25 | 200 |
| 50 | 400 |
| 100 | 800 |
| 200 | 1,600 |
| 300 | 2,400 |
| 500 | 4,000 |
| 1,000 | 8,000 |
| 2,000 | 16,000 |
Data Transfer equivalents
See how one megabit per second and one megabyte per second compare with every other data transfer unit on the site.
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 |
1 megabyte per second equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| bits per second (bps) | 8,000,000 |
| kilobits per second (Kbps) | 8,000 |
| megabits per second (Mbps) | 8 |
| gigabits per second (Gbps) | 0.008 |
| kilobytes per second (KB/s) | 1,000 |
| gigabytes per second (GB/s) | 0.001 |
When you need to convert megabits per second to megabytes per second
Your internet plan is sold in megabits per second, but your browser shows download speeds in megabytes per second. The factor of eight surprises many people, who think their connection is slower than advertised. This converter shows the real transfer speed to expect.
About the units
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.
Megabyte per second (MB/s)
A megabyte per second is the unit browsers, game launchers and file copy dialogs show. It equals 8 megabits per second.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert megabits per second to megabytes per second?
Multiply the number of megabits per second by 0.125. For example, 10 megabits per second × 0.125 = 1.25 megabytes per second.
How many megabytes per second are in one megabit per second?
There are 0.125 megabytes per second in one megabit per second.
How many megabits per second are in one megabyte per second?
There are 8 megabits per second in one megabyte per second.
How long does it take to download a 5 GB file on a 100 Mbps connection?
5 GB is 5,000 MB. At 12.5 MB/s that takes 400 seconds, about 6 minutes 40 seconds, assuming a steady maximum speed. Real downloads are usually 10 to 20 percent slower.
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.