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What is the formula for Mbps to Kbps?

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

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Mbps and Kbps 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 Kbps

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

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Mbps → Kbps

Megabits per second

Mbps

Kilobits per second

1,000

Kbps

Rounded result (4 decimals max)

Formula

1 Mbps = 1,000 Kbps

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 Kbps quick table

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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

Kbps back to Mbps

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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

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