Megabytes Per Second to Megabits Per Second Converter

About these units

MB/s
Megabytes per second, often closer to file download speed.
Mbps
Megabits per second, commonly used by internet providers and network equipment. It is bit-based bandwidth, not megabytes per second.

Data Rate guide

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

Convert megabytes per second (MB/s) to megabits per second (Mbps) with the exact data rate formula, worked examples, and a common-values table. Use the instant result for the megabytes per second to megabits per second conversion, then check the common-value table, reverse link, and unit notes before copying the answer.

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    Enter Megabytes Per Second

    Type the megabytes per second value you want to convert. Decimal values work when you need a partial unit.

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    Read Megabits Per Second

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

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    Confirm Megabytes Per Second to Megabits Per Second

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