How do I convert Mbps to KB/s?

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What is the formula for Mbps to KB/s?

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

When should I use Mbps vs KB/s?

Mbps 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 Mbps to KB/s

Use the live converter below to translate between Megabits per second (Mbps) 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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Mbps → KB/s

Megabits per second

Mbps

Kilobytes per second

125

KB/s

Rounded result (4 decimals max)

Formula

1 Mbps = 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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Mbps to KB/s quick table

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Megabits per second (Mbps)	Kilobytes per second (KB/s)
0.25 Mbps	31.25 KB/s
0.5 Mbps	62.5 KB/s
1 Mbps	125 KB/s
2 Mbps	250 KB/s
5 Mbps	625 KB/s
10 Mbps	1,250 KB/s
25 Mbps	3,125 KB/s
100 Mbps	12,500 KB/s

KB/s back to Mbps

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Kilobytes per second (KB/s)	Megabits per second (Mbps)
0.25 KB/s	0.002 Mbps
0.5 KB/s	0.004 Mbps
1 KB/s	0.008 Mbps
2 KB/s	0.016 Mbps
5 KB/s	0.04 Mbps
10 KB/s	0.08 Mbps
25 KB/s	0.2 Mbps
100 KB/s	0.8 Mbps

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