Convert Megabyte per Second to Megabit per Second
1 megabyte per second equals 8 megabits per second. Enter a value below to convert instantly.
Formula
Multiply the number of megabytes per second by 8 to get megabits per second.
Step by step
- Start with 1 MB/s.
- Multiply by the conversion factor 8.
- 1 × 8 = 8 Mbit/s.
Megabyte per Second to Megabit per Second conversion table
| Megabytes per Second (MB/s) | Megabits per Second (Mbit/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 5 | 40 |
| 10 | 80 |
| 50 | 400 |
| 100 | 800 |
| 500 | 4,000 |
| 1,000 | 8,000 |
About the megabyte per second
The megabyte per second (MB/s) is a Metric unit of data transfer.
About the megabit per second
The megabit per second (Mbit/s) is a Metric unit of data transfer.
Where this conversion is used
Converting megabytes per second to megabits per second comes up when internet speeds, downloads, and networking. Network speeds are quoted in bits per second while file sizes use bytes, an eight-fold difference.
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Frequently asked questions
How many megabits per second are in a megabyte per second?
One megabyte per second equals 8 megabits per second.
How do you convert megabytes per second to megabits per second?
Multiply the number of megabytes per second by 8 to get megabits per second.
What is 1 megabit per second in megabytes per second?
One megabit per second equals 0.125 megabytes per second.
When would I convert megabytes per second to megabits per second?
This conversion is common when internet speeds, downloads, and networking.
Conversion factors are based on internationally agreed unit definitions. See our methodology and sources for details on how these values are verified.