How do I convert Kbps to KB/s?

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What is the formula for Kbps to KB/s?

The converter calculates KB/s by applying the category-specific conversion factor for Data Transfer Rate.

When should I use Kbps vs KB/s?

Kbps and KB/s are both part of the Data Transfer Rate category; pick the unit that matches your measurement context (e.g., scale, region, or industry standard).

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Convert Kbps to KB/s

Use the live converter below to translate between Kilobits per second (Kbps) and Kilobytes per second (KB/s). Scroll further for quick examples, formula tips, and related units.

Formula insight: When converting between bits (b) and bytes (B), remember that 1 byte = 8 bits.

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Kbps → KB/s

Kilobits per second

Kbps

Kilobytes per second

0.125

KB/s

Rounded result (4 decimals max)

Formula

1 Kbps = 0.125 KB/s

Conversion sourcesTap or click to view references

IEC 80000-13:2008, Quantities and units - Part 13: Information science and technology
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Defines the bit, byte, and the decimal SI prefixes (kilo = 10^3, mega = 10^6, etc.) as well as binary multiples, which underpin the storage capacity and data rate conversions. View source

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Kbps to KB/s quick table

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Kilobits per second (Kbps)	Kilobytes per second (KB/s)
0.25 Kbps	0.0313 KB/s
0.5 Kbps	0.0625 KB/s
1 Kbps	0.125 KB/s
2 Kbps	0.25 KB/s
5 Kbps	0.625 KB/s
10 Kbps	1.25 KB/s
25 Kbps	3.125 KB/s
100 Kbps	12.5 KB/s

KB/s back to Kbps

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Kilobytes per second (KB/s)	Kilobits per second (Kbps)
0.25 KB/s	2 Kbps
0.5 KB/s	4 Kbps
1 KB/s	8 Kbps
2 KB/s	16 Kbps
5 KB/s	40 Kbps
10 KB/s	80 Kbps
25 KB/s	200 Kbps
100 KB/s	800 Kbps

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