Kilobytes per second to megabytes per second
Type a value in kilobytes per second to see it in megabytes 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 megabytes 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
MB/s = kB/s × 0.001
Multiply the value in kilobytes per second by 0.001 to get megabytes per second.
Example
To convert 25 kB/s to megabytes per second: 25 × 0.001 = 0.025 MB/s.
Conversion table
| Kilobytes per second (kB/s) | Megabytes per second (MB/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 3 | 0.003 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 250 | 0.25 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
About the units
- Kilobyte per second
- Equal to 1000 bytes per second (decimal kilobyte), which is exactly 8000 bits per second.
- Megabyte per second
- Equal to 10^6 bytes per second (decimal megabyte), which is exactly 8 megabits 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 megabytes per second are in one kilobyte per second?
1 kB/s = 0.001 MB/s exactly.
How do I convert kilobytes per second to megabytes per second?
Use MB/s = kB/s × 0.001. For example, 25 kB/s = 0.025 MB/s.
How many kilobytes per second are in one megabyte per second?
1 MB/s = 1,000 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.