How to convert gigabytes per second to gigabits per second
To convert gigabytes per second (GB/s) to gigabits per second (Gbps), multiply the value in gigabytes per second by 8.
Gbps = GB/s × 8 (decimal)
Gbps = GB/s × 8.589934592 (binary)
Example: 5 GB/s = 40 Gbps, or 42.94967296 Gbps in binary.
Decimal (SI) counting steps by 1,000 and is what drive makers, macOS and phones use. Binary counting steps by 1,024 and is what Windows and RAM use; its unambiguous IEC names are KiB, MiB and GiB. Bits are decimal either way.
You can also type 5 GB/s to Gbps into the smart calculator, or mix units: 1 GB/s + 1 Gbps.
Gigabytes per Second to Gigabits per Second conversion table
| Gigabytes per Second | Gigabits per Second (decimal) | Gigabits per Second (binary) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 GB/s | 0.08 Gbps | 0.085899346 Gbps |
| 0.1 GB/s | 0.8 Gbps | 0.85899346 Gbps |
| 0.25 GB/s | 2 Gbps | 2.1474836 Gbps |
| 0.5 GB/s | 4 Gbps | 4.2949673 Gbps |
| 1 GB/s | 8 Gbps | 8.5899346 Gbps |
| 2 GB/s | 16 Gbps | 17.179869 Gbps |
| 3 GB/s | 24 Gbps | 25.769804 Gbps |
| 4 GB/s | 32 Gbps | 34.359738 Gbps |
| 5 GB/s | 40 Gbps | 42.949673 Gbps |
| 6 GB/s | 48 Gbps | 51.539608 Gbps |
| 7 GB/s | 56 Gbps | 60.129542 Gbps |
| 8 GB/s | 64 Gbps | 68.719477 Gbps |
| 9 GB/s | 72 Gbps | 77.309411 Gbps |
| 10 GB/s | 80 Gbps | 85.899346 Gbps |
| 12 GB/s | 96 Gbps | 103.07922 Gbps |
| 15 GB/s | 120 Gbps | 128.84902 Gbps |
| 20 GB/s | 160 Gbps | 171.79869 Gbps |
| 25 GB/s | 200 Gbps | 214.74836 Gbps |
| 30 GB/s | 240 Gbps | 257.69804 Gbps |
| 40 GB/s | 320 Gbps | 343.59738 Gbps |
| 50 GB/s | 400 Gbps | 429.49673 Gbps |
| 60 GB/s | 480 Gbps | 515.39608 Gbps |
| 75 GB/s | 600 Gbps | 644.24509 Gbps |
| 100 GB/s | 800 Gbps | 858.99346 Gbps |
| 250 GB/s | 2,000 Gbps | 2,147.4836 Gbps |
| 500 GB/s | 4,000 Gbps | 4,294.9673 Gbps |
| 1,000 GB/s | 8,000 Gbps | 8,589.9346 Gbps |
Converting gigabits per second back to gigabytes per second
1 Gbps = 0.125 GB/s. See the Gigabits per Second to Gigabytes per Second converter, or press the swap button above.
About the units
Gigabyte per second (GB/s)
A unit of bandwidth.
Gigabit per second (Gbps)
A unit of bandwidth.
Network speeds are sold in bits per second, which are always decimal (1 Mbps = 1,000 kbps). Download dialogs show bytes per second, which some apps count in decimal (1 MB/s = 1,000 KB/s) and others in binary (1 MB/s = 1,024 KB/s). Because a byte is 8 bits, a 100 Mbps connection tops out around 12.5 MB/s (11.9 binary MB/s) before protocol overhead.
Questions and answers
How many gigabits per second are in a gigabyte per second?
One gigabyte per second (GB/s) equals 8 gigabits per second in decimal (SI) counting, or 8.589934592 gigabits per second in binary counting (1 KB = 1,024 B), which Windows uses.
How do I convert gigabytes per second to gigabits per second?
To convert gigabytes per second to gigabits per second, multiply the value in gigabytes per second by 8. The formula is Gbps = GB/s × 8. For example, 5 GB/s = 40 Gbps.
What is 5 GB/s in Gbps?
5 gigabytes per second is 40 gigabits per second.
Which is bigger, a gigabyte per second or a gigabit per second?
A gigabyte per second is bigger: 1 GB/s = 8 Gbps.
Why is my download speed lower than my internet plan?
Plans are sold in megabits per second (Mbps) and downloads show megabytes per second (MB/s). A byte is 8 bits, so 100 Mbps is at most 12.5 MB/s, or 11.92 MB/s if your download manager counts in binary, and protocol overhead takes a little more.
Is 1 MB/s 1,000 KB/s or 1,024 KB/s?
It depends on the app. Decimal counting gives 1 MB/s = 1,000 KB/s; binary counting (common in Windows tools and some download managers) gives 1,024 KB/s. Use the Decimal / Binary switch to match your app. Bit rates like Mbps are always decimal.
Does this GB/s to Gbps converter work offline?
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