What is a data transfer rate converter?
A data transfer rate converter lets you quickly convert between internet and network speed units. It supports bits per second (bps), kilobits per second (Kbps), megabits per second (Mbps), gigabits per second (Gbps) and terabits per second (Tbps).
How to convert data transfer rate units?
Select a source unit, enter a value and the converter instantly shows the result in all other units. All conversions use decimal multipliers where 1 Kbps equals 1,000 bps.
Data transfer rate conversion formulas
- 1 kilobit per second (Kbps) = 1,000 bps
- 1 megabit per second (Mbps) = 1,000,000 bps
- 1 gigabit per second (Gbps) = 1,000,000,000 bps
- 1 terabit per second (Tbps) = 1,000,000,000,000 bps
- 1 Gbps = 1,000 Mbps
- 1 Mbps = 1,000 Kbps
Data transfer rate examples
Home internet: A typical home plan runs at 100–500 Mbps. At 100 Mbps (100,000 Kbps) several devices can stream video simultaneously.
Mobile networks: 5G speeds can reach 1–10 Gbps. 1 Gbps equals 1,000 Mbps — roughly ten times faster than many home broadband plans.
Data centers: Modern data centers use 100 Gbps or even 1 Tbps links. 1 Tbps equals 1,000 Gbps and can serve millions of users at once.
Bits vs. bytes
Data transfer rates are measured in bits per second while storage capacity is measured in bytes. One byte equals eight bits. A 100 Mbps connection can therefore transfer about 12.5 megabytes per second. Internet providers typically advertise speeds in megabits while file sizes appear in megabytes.
When to use a data transfer rate converter?
This converter is useful when comparing internet service plans, estimating download or streaming times, configuring network equipment, or working in IT and telecommunications where different speed units appear in specifications and documentation.