How to convert megabits per second to megabytes per second
To convert megabits per second (Mbps) to megabytes per second (MB/s), multiply the value in megabits per second by 0.125.
MB/s = Mbps × 0.125 (decimal)
MB/s = Mbps × 0.119209289551 (binary)
Example: 5 Mbps = 0.625 MB/s, or 0.5960464478 MB/s 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 Mbps to MB/s into the smart calculator, or mix units: 1 Mbps + 1 MB/s.
Megabits per Second to Megabytes per Second conversion table
| Megabits per Second | Megabytes per Second (decimal) | Megabytes per Second (binary) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 Mbps | 0.00125 MB/s | 0.0011920929 MB/s |
| 0.1 Mbps | 0.0125 MB/s | 0.011920929 MB/s |
| 0.25 Mbps | 0.03125 MB/s | 0.029802322 MB/s |
| 0.5 Mbps | 0.0625 MB/s | 0.059604645 MB/s |
| 1 Mbps | 0.125 MB/s | 0.11920929 MB/s |
| 2 Mbps | 0.25 MB/s | 0.23841858 MB/s |
| 3 Mbps | 0.375 MB/s | 0.35762787 MB/s |
| 4 Mbps | 0.5 MB/s | 0.47683716 MB/s |
| 5 Mbps | 0.625 MB/s | 0.59604645 MB/s |
| 6 Mbps | 0.75 MB/s | 0.71525574 MB/s |
| 7 Mbps | 0.875 MB/s | 0.83446503 MB/s |
| 8 Mbps | 1 MB/s | 0.95367432 MB/s |
| 9 Mbps | 1.125 MB/s | 1.0728836 MB/s |
| 10 Mbps | 1.25 MB/s | 1.1920929 MB/s |
| 12 Mbps | 1.5 MB/s | 1.4305115 MB/s |
| 15 Mbps | 1.875 MB/s | 1.7881393 MB/s |
| 20 Mbps | 2.5 MB/s | 2.3841858 MB/s |
| 25 Mbps | 3.125 MB/s | 2.9802322 MB/s |
| 30 Mbps | 3.75 MB/s | 3.5762787 MB/s |
| 40 Mbps | 5 MB/s | 4.7683716 MB/s |
| 50 Mbps | 6.25 MB/s | 5.9604645 MB/s |
| 60 Mbps | 7.5 MB/s | 7.1525574 MB/s |
| 75 Mbps | 9.375 MB/s | 8.9406967 MB/s |
| 100 Mbps | 12.5 MB/s | 11.920929 MB/s |
| 250 Mbps | 31.25 MB/s | 29.802322 MB/s |
| 500 Mbps | 62.5 MB/s | 59.604645 MB/s |
| 1,000 Mbps | 125 MB/s | 119.20929 MB/s |
Converting megabytes per second back to megabits per second
1 MB/s = 8 Mbps. See the Megabytes 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.
Megabyte per second (MB/s)
One million bytes per second, how browsers and download managers show speed.
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 megabytes per second are in a megabit per second?
One megabit per second (Mbps) equals 0.125 megabytes per second in decimal (SI) counting, or 0.1192092896 megabytes per second in binary counting (1 KB = 1,024 B), which Windows uses.
How do I convert megabits per second to megabytes per second?
To convert megabits per second to megabytes per second, multiply the value in megabits per second by 0.125. The formula is MB/s = Mbps × 0.125. For example, 5 Mbps = 0.625 MB/s.
What is 5 Mbps in MB/s?
5 megabits per second is 0.625 megabytes per second.
Which is bigger, a megabit per second or a megabyte 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 Mbps to MB/s 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.