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What is the formula for MB/s to KB/s?

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

When should I use MB/s vs KB/s?

MB/s 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 MB/s to KB/s

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

Formula insight: Most unit conversions use a simple multiplication or division by a conversion factor. The calculator shows the exact formula used.

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MB/s → KB/s

Megabytes per second

MB/s

Kilobytes per second

1,000

KB/s

Rounded result (4 decimals max)

Formula

1 MB/s = 1,000 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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MB/s to KB/s quick table

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Megabytes per second (MB/s)	Kilobytes per second (KB/s)
0.25 MB/s	250 KB/s
0.5 MB/s	500 KB/s
1 MB/s	1,000 KB/s
2 MB/s	2,000 KB/s
5 MB/s	5,000 KB/s
10 MB/s	10,000 KB/s
25 MB/s	25,000 KB/s
100 MB/s	100,000 KB/s

KB/s back to MB/s

Keep the reciprocal handy when double-checking calculations or undoing a conversion.

Kilobytes per second (KB/s)	Megabytes per second (MB/s)
0.25 KB/s	0.0003 MB/s
0.5 KB/s	0.0005 MB/s
1 KB/s	0.001 MB/s
2 KB/s	0.002 MB/s
5 KB/s	0.005 MB/s
10 KB/s	0.01 MB/s
25 KB/s	0.025 MB/s
100 KB/s	0.1 MB/s

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