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What is the formula for MB/s to Gbps?

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

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MB/s and Gbps 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 MB/s to Gbps

Use the live converter below to translate between Megabytes per second (MB/s) and Gigabits per second (Gbps). 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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MB/s → Gbps

Megabytes per second

MB/s

Gigabits per second

0.008

Gbps

Rounded result (4 decimals max)

Formula

1 MB/s = 0.008 Gbps

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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MB/s to Gbps quick table

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Megabytes per second (MB/s)	Gigabits per second (Gbps)
0.25 MB/s	0.002 Gbps
0.5 MB/s	0.004 Gbps
1 MB/s	0.008 Gbps
2 MB/s	0.016 Gbps
5 MB/s	0.04 Gbps
10 MB/s	0.08 Gbps
25 MB/s	0.2 Gbps
100 MB/s	0.8 Gbps

Gbps back to MB/s

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Gigabits per second (Gbps)	Megabytes per second (MB/s)
0.25 Gbps	31.25 MB/s
0.5 Gbps	62.5 MB/s
1 Gbps	125 MB/s
2 Gbps	250 MB/s
5 Gbps	625 MB/s
10 Gbps	1,250 MB/s
25 Gbps	3,125 MB/s
100 Gbps	12,500 MB/s

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