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