Kilobytes per second to kilobits per second
Type a value in kilobytes per second to see it in kilobits 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 kilobytes per second box.
- Read the result in kilobits 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
kbps = kB/s × 8
Multiply the value in kilobytes per second by 8 to get kilobits per second.
Example
To convert 25 kB/s to kilobits per second: 25 × 8 = 200 kbps.
Conversion table
| Kilobytes per second (kB/s) | Kilobits per second (kbps) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 24 |
| 5 | 40 |
| 10 | 80 |
| 20 | 160 |
| 25 | 200 |
| 50 | 400 |
| 100 | 800 |
| 250 | 2,000 |
| 500 | 4,000 |
| 1,000 | 8,000 |
About the units
- Kilobyte per second
- Equal to 1000 bytes per second (decimal kilobyte), which is exactly 8000 bits per second.
- Kilobit per second
- Equal to exactly 1000 bits per second, used for slow connections and audio bitrates.
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 kilobits per second are in one kilobyte per second?
1 kB/s = 8 kbps exactly.
How do I convert kilobytes per second to kilobits per second?
Use kbps = kB/s × 8. For example, 25 kB/s = 200 kbps.
How many kilobytes per second are in one kilobit per second?
1 kbps = 0.125 kB/s.
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.