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What is the formula for Kbps to Mbps?

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

When should I use Kbps vs Mbps?

Kbps and Mbps 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 Mbps

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

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Kbps → Mbps

Kilobits per second

Kbps

Megabits per second

0.001

Mbps

Rounded result (4 decimals max)

Formula

1 Kbps = 0.001 Mbps

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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 Mbps quick table

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Kilobits per second (Kbps)	Megabits per second (Mbps)
0.25 Kbps	0.0003 Mbps
0.5 Kbps	0.0005 Mbps
1 Kbps	0.001 Mbps
2 Kbps	0.002 Mbps
5 Kbps	0.005 Mbps
10 Kbps	0.01 Mbps
25 Kbps	0.025 Mbps
100 Kbps	0.1 Mbps

Mbps back to Kbps

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Megabits per second (Mbps)	Kilobits per second (Kbps)
0.25 Mbps	250 Kbps
0.5 Mbps	500 Kbps
1 Mbps	1,000 Kbps
2 Mbps	2,000 Kbps
5 Mbps	5,000 Kbps
10 Mbps	10,000 Kbps
25 Mbps	25,000 Kbps
100 Mbps	100,000 Kbps

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