Gigabytes Per Second to Megabytes Per Second Converter

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.
MB/s
Megabytes per second, often closer to file download speed.

Data Rate guide

How to use the Gigabytes Per Second to Megabytes Per Second Converter

Convert gigabytes per second (GB/s) to megabytes per second (MB/s) with the exact data rate formula, worked examples, and a common-values table. Use the instant result for the gigabytes per second to megabytes 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 Megabytes Per Second

    Use the main result for the exact megabytes per second value, then scan the common-value table for nearby reference points.

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    Confirm Gigabytes Per Second to Megabytes Per Second

    Check bits versus bytes before using the answer; Gbps is bit-based network speed, while GB/s is byte-based throughput.