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Mbps to kbps Converter

Convert megabits per second (Mbps) to kilobits per second (kbps) for network speeds.

What this tool does

Convert megabits per second (Mbps) to kilobits per second (kbps) for network speeds. Type an amount in megabits per second, choose the units, and the tool converts it to kilobits per second. It offers 5 data transfer rate units and also shows the same amount in the others.

Inputs

  • Value: A number.
  • From: Choose one: Bit per second, Kilobit per second, Megabit per second, Gigabit per second, Kilobyte per second. Starts as Megabit per second.
  • To: Choose one of the same 5 units as "From". Starts as Kilobit per second.

How to use

  1. Enter the amount you want to convert.
  2. Choose the unit to convert from and the unit to convert to.
  3. Read the result: the converted amount and the same amount in the other units. It appears once every required field has a valid value.

Worked examples

Conversions from megabits per second to kilobits per second:

  • 1 Mbit/s = 1,000 kbit/s
  • 5 Mbit/s = 5,000 kbit/s
  • 10 Mbit/s = 10,000 kbit/s
  • 50 Mbit/s = 50,000 kbit/s
  • 100 Mbit/s = 100,000 kbit/s

Multiply the number of megabits per second by 1,000 to get kilobits per second. Both units are exact definitions, so 1,000 is the exact factor: 1 Mbit/s = 1,000 kbit/s.

Sources: Megabit per second: SI Brochure, 9th edition (2019, updated 2022), Table 7 (SI prefixes). Kilobit per second: SI Brochure, 9th edition (2019, updated 2022), Table 7 (SI prefixes).

Limitations

  • Converts the unit of a data rate only. It does not estimate download times or measure your connection.
  • Kilo, mega and giga here are the decimal (SI) prefixes, powers of 1000, as network speeds are quoted. Kibi, mebi and gibi are the binary prefixes, powers of 1024.

FAQs

Q: How many kbps is one Mbps?
A: One Mbps is 1000 kbps. Multiply Mbps by 1000.
Q: How many kbps is 5 Mbps?
A: 5 Mbps is 5000 kbps.
Q: Does this use 1000 or 1024?
A: 1000, the decimal prefix used for network speeds.

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