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Gigabytes Per Second to Gigabits Per Second Converter
Convert gigabytes per second to gigabits per second. 1 GB/s = 8 Gbps and 2 GB/s = 16 Gbps, with formula, Excel note, and chart.
Exact conversion
Gigabytes Per Second to gigabits per second formula
Gbps = GB/s × 8
1 GB/s equals 8 Gbps. 10 GB/s equals 80 Gbps.
About these units
- GB/s
- Gigabytes per second, a byte-based throughput unit often used for storage, file transfer, memory, and disk speeds. One GB/s equals 8 Gbps in decimal data-rate units.
- Gbps
- Gigabits per second, a bit-based data-rate unit used for high-speed network links, internet plans, and server bandwidth. It is different from GB/s because lowercase b means bits.
Before you use the result
GB/s to Gbps context and checks
- Best use
- Use data-rate conversions for network throughput, upload/download planning, streaming bitrates, and transfer-time estimates.
- Common mistake
- Capital B means bytes and lowercase b means bits. Network speeds are usually bit-based, while file sizes are usually byte-based.
- Precision note
- Treat the result as an ideal rate before protocol overhead, congestion, Wi-Fi quality, or server limits are considered.
Example check: 1 GB/s converts to 8 Gbps. Use this known value to sanity-check a spreadsheet, homework solution, spec sheet, or manual calculation.
GB/s to Gbps conversion chart
| GB/s | Gbps |
|---|---|
| 0.125 GB/s | 1 Gbps |
| 0.25 GB/s | 2 Gbps |
| 0.5 GB/s | 4 Gbps |
| 0.625 GB/s | 5 Gbps |
| 1 GB/s | 8 Gbps |
| 1.25 GB/s | 10 Gbps |
| 2 GB/s | 16 Gbps |
| 5 GB/s | 40 Gbps |
| 10 GB/s | 80 Gbps |
| 25 GB/s | 200 Gbps |
Quick answer: 1 GB/s = 8 Gbps and 2 GB/s = 16 Gbps. Multiply gigabytes per second by 8; in Excel, use =A1*8 when A1 contains the GB/s value.
GB/s, Gbps, MB/s, and Mbps reference
| Unit | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 0.125 GB/s | 1 Gbps |
| 0.625 GB/s | 5 Gbps |
| 1 GB/s | 8 Gbps |
| 2 GB/s | 16 Gbps |
| 1 Gbps | 0.125 GB/s or 125 MB/s |
| 1 GB/s | 1,000 MB/s or 8,000 Mbps |
| 10 GB/s | 80 Gbps |
This page uses decimal data-rate units: GB/s means gigabytes per second and Gbps means gigabits per second. Binary GiB/s and Gibit/s are different units and should not be mixed into this conversion.
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FAQ8 common questions for this calculator.
FAQs
How do I convert gigabytes per second to gigabits per second?+
Use this formula: Gbps = GB/s × 8. Enter the GB/s value and the calculator applies the relationship immediately.
How many Gbps are in 1 GB/s?+
1 GB/s equals 8 Gbps.
What is 10 GB/s in Gbps?+
10 GB/s equals 80 Gbps. The displayed result may be rounded, while the calculator keeps full precision internally.
Can I convert gigabits per second back to gigabytes per second?+
Yes. Use Swap in the converter to reverse the units and calculate Gbps to GB/s.
How do I convert GB/s to Gbps?+
Multiply gigabytes per second by 8. For example, 1 GB/s equals 8 Gbps.
Why is 1 GB/s equal to 8 Gbps?+
A byte contains 8 bits, so a gigabyte-per-second rate is eight times the equivalent gigabit-per-second rate.
What is 2 gigabytes per second to gigabits per second?+
2 gigabytes per second equals 16 gigabits per second. Multiply 2 GB/s by 8 to get 16 Gbps.
What is 5 gigabits per second in gigabytes per second?+
5 Gbps equals 0.625 GB/s. Divide the gigabits-per-second value by 8 to reverse the conversion.
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How to use the Gigabytes Per Second to Gigabits Per Second Converter
Convert gigabytes per second to gigabits per second. 1 GB/s = 8 Gbps and 2 GB/s = 16 Gbps, with formula, Excel note, and chart. Use the instant result for the gigabytes per second to gigabits per second conversion, then check the common-value table, reverse link, and unit notes before copying the answer.
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Enter Gigabytes Per Second
Type the gigabytes per second value you want to convert. Decimal values work when you need a partial unit.
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Read Gigabits Per Second
Use the main result for the exact gigabits per second value, then scan the common-value table for nearby reference points.
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Confirm byte vs bit rate
Treat GB/s as gigabytes per second and Gbps as gigabits per second. The capital B means bytes, lowercase b means bits, and this converter uses the decimal 1 byte = 8 bits relationship.