How do I convert MB/s to Mbps?

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What is the formula for MB/s to Mbps?

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

When should I use MB/s vs Mbps?

MB/s 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 MB/s to Mbps

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

Megabytes per second

MB/s

Megabits per second

Mbps

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Formula

1 MB/s = 8 Mbps

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 Mbps quick table

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Megabytes per second (MB/s)	Megabits per second (Mbps)
0.25 MB/s	2 Mbps
0.5 MB/s	4 Mbps
1 MB/s	8 Mbps
2 MB/s	16 Mbps
5 MB/s	40 Mbps
10 MB/s	80 Mbps
25 MB/s	200 Mbps
100 MB/s	800 Mbps

Mbps back to MB/s

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Megabits per second (Mbps)	Megabytes per second (MB/s)
0.25 Mbps	0.0313 MB/s
0.5 Mbps	0.0625 MB/s
1 Mbps	0.125 MB/s
2 Mbps	0.25 MB/s
5 Mbps	0.625 MB/s
10 Mbps	1.25 MB/s
25 Mbps	3.125 MB/s
100 Mbps	12.5 MB/s

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