Bits per second to bytes per second
Type a value in bits per second to see it in bytes per second straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the bits per second box.
- Read the result in bytes per second as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
B/s = bps × 0.125
Multiply the value in bits per second by 0.125 to get bytes per second.
Example
To convert 25 bps to bytes per second: 25 × 0.125 = 3.125 B/s.
Conversion table
| Bits per second (bps) | Bytes per second (B/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.125 |
| 2 | 0.25 |
| 3 | 0.375 |
| 5 | 0.625 |
| 10 | 1.25 |
| 20 | 2.5 |
| 25 | 3.125 |
| 50 | 6.25 |
| 100 | 12.5 |
| 250 | 31.25 |
| 500 | 62.5 |
| 1,000 | 125 |
About the units
- Bit per second
- The basic unit of data transfer rate: one bit transferred every second.
- Byte per second
- One byte transferred every second, equal to exactly 8 bits per second.
Limits and caveats
- Results are rounded for display and computed with the browser's floating point precision (about 15 significant digits).
- Both unit factors are exact by their official definitions.
Questions about this tool
How many bytes per second are in one bit per second?
1 bps = 0.125 B/s exactly.
How do I convert bits per second to bytes per second?
Use B/s = bps × 0.125. For example, 25 bps = 3.125 B/s.
How many bits per second are in one byte per second?
1 B/s = 8 bps.
Why is my download slower than my plan speed?
Plans are sold in megabits per second while download tools show megabytes per second, so divide by 8: a 100 Mbps plan tops out at 12.5 MB/s in theory. Network protocol overhead takes a little more.
How long does a 1 GB file take at 100 Mbps?
1 GB is 8000 megabits, and 8000 ÷ 100 = 80 seconds under ideal conditions. Real transfers are usually a little slower.