How to convert megabits per second to kilobits per second
To convert megabits per second (Mbps) to kilobits per second (kbps), multiply the value in megabits per second by 1,000.
kbps = Mbps × 1,000
Example: 5 Mbps = 5,000 kbps.
You can also type 5 Mbps to kbps into the smart calculator, or mix units: 1 Mbps + 1 kbps.
Megabits per Second to Kilobits per Second conversion table
| Megabits per Second | Kilobits per Second |
|---|---|
| 0.01 Mbps | 10 kbps |
| 0.1 Mbps | 100 kbps |
| 0.25 Mbps | 250 kbps |
| 0.5 Mbps | 500 kbps |
| 1 Mbps | 1,000 kbps |
| 2 Mbps | 2,000 kbps |
| 3 Mbps | 3,000 kbps |
| 4 Mbps | 4,000 kbps |
| 5 Mbps | 5,000 kbps |
| 6 Mbps | 6,000 kbps |
| 7 Mbps | 7,000 kbps |
| 8 Mbps | 8,000 kbps |
| 9 Mbps | 9,000 kbps |
| 10 Mbps | 10,000 kbps |
| 12 Mbps | 12,000 kbps |
| 15 Mbps | 15,000 kbps |
| 20 Mbps | 20,000 kbps |
| 25 Mbps | 25,000 kbps |
| 30 Mbps | 30,000 kbps |
| 40 Mbps | 40,000 kbps |
| 50 Mbps | 50,000 kbps |
| 60 Mbps | 60,000 kbps |
| 75 Mbps | 75,000 kbps |
| 100 Mbps | 100,000 kbps |
| 250 Mbps | 250,000 kbps |
| 500 Mbps | 500,000 kbps |
| 1,000 Mbps | 1,000,000 kbps |
Converting kilobits per second back to megabits per second
1 kbps = 0.001 Mbps. See the Kilobits per Second to Megabits per Second converter, or press the swap button above.
About the units
Megabit per second (Mbps)
One million bits per second, the usual unit for broadband and Wi-Fi speeds.
Kilobit per second (kbps)
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 kilobits per second are in a megabit per second?
One megabit per second (Mbps) equals 1,000 kilobits per second (kbps).
How do I convert megabits per second to kilobits per second?
To convert megabits per second to kilobits per second, multiply the value in megabits per second by 1,000. The formula is kbps = Mbps × 1,000. For example, 5 Mbps = 5,000 kbps.
What is 5 Mbps in kbps?
5 megabits per second is 5,000 kilobits per second.
Which is bigger, a megabit per second or a kilobit per second?
A megabit per second is bigger: 1 Mbps = 1,000 kbps.
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 Mbps to kbps 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.