How to convert megabytes per second to megabits per second
To convert megabytes per second (MB/s) to megabits per second (Mbps), multiply the value in megabytes per second by 8.
Mbps = MB/s × 8 (decimal)
Mbps = MB/s × 8.388608 (binary)
Example: 5 MB/s = 40 Mbps, or 41.94304 Mbps 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 MB/s to Mbps into the smart calculator, or mix units: 1 MB/s + 1 Mbps.
Megabytes per Second to Megabits per Second conversion table
| Megabytes per Second | Megabits per Second (decimal) | Megabits per Second (binary) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 MB/s | 0.08 Mbps | 0.08388608 Mbps |
| 0.1 MB/s | 0.8 Mbps | 0.8388608 Mbps |
| 0.25 MB/s | 2 Mbps | 2.097152 Mbps |
| 0.5 MB/s | 4 Mbps | 4.194304 Mbps |
| 1 MB/s | 8 Mbps | 8.388608 Mbps |
| 2 MB/s | 16 Mbps | 16.777216 Mbps |
| 3 MB/s | 24 Mbps | 25.165824 Mbps |
| 4 MB/s | 32 Mbps | 33.554432 Mbps |
| 5 MB/s | 40 Mbps | 41.94304 Mbps |
| 6 MB/s | 48 Mbps | 50.331648 Mbps |
| 7 MB/s | 56 Mbps | 58.720256 Mbps |
| 8 MB/s | 64 Mbps | 67.108864 Mbps |
| 9 MB/s | 72 Mbps | 75.497472 Mbps |
| 10 MB/s | 80 Mbps | 83.88608 Mbps |
| 12 MB/s | 96 Mbps | 100.6633 Mbps |
| 15 MB/s | 120 Mbps | 125.82912 Mbps |
| 20 MB/s | 160 Mbps | 167.77216 Mbps |
| 25 MB/s | 200 Mbps | 209.7152 Mbps |
| 30 MB/s | 240 Mbps | 251.65824 Mbps |
| 40 MB/s | 320 Mbps | 335.54432 Mbps |
| 50 MB/s | 400 Mbps | 419.4304 Mbps |
| 60 MB/s | 480 Mbps | 503.31648 Mbps |
| 75 MB/s | 600 Mbps | 629.1456 Mbps |
| 100 MB/s | 800 Mbps | 838.8608 Mbps |
| 250 MB/s | 2,000 Mbps | 2,097.152 Mbps |
| 500 MB/s | 4,000 Mbps | 4,194.304 Mbps |
| 1,000 MB/s | 8,000 Mbps | 8,388.608 Mbps |
Converting megabits per second back to megabytes per second
1 Mbps = 0.125 MB/s. See the Megabits per Second to Megabytes per Second converter, or press the swap button above.
About the units
Megabyte per second (MB/s)
One million bytes per second, how browsers and download managers show speed.
Megabit per second (Mbps)
One million bits per second, the usual unit for broadband and Wi-Fi speeds.
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 megabits per second are in a megabyte per second?
One megabyte per second (MB/s) equals 8 megabits per second in decimal (SI) counting, or 8.388608 megabits per second in binary counting (1 KB = 1,024 B), which Windows uses.
How do I convert megabytes per second to megabits per second?
To convert megabytes per second to megabits per second, multiply the value in megabytes per second by 8. The formula is Mbps = MB/s × 8. For example, 5 MB/s = 40 Mbps.
What is 5 MB/s in Mbps?
5 megabytes per second is 40 megabits per second.
Which is bigger, a megabyte per second or a megabit per second?
A megabyte per second is bigger: 1 MB/s = 8 Mbps.
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 MB/s to Mbps converter work offline?
Yes. ConvertEasy is a progressive web app: after your first visit it keeps working with no connection, and you can install it to your home screen from the browser menu.