Data Transfer Rate Converters
Convert between bit-based and byte-based data transfer units including bps, Kbps, Mbps, Gbps, Bps, KBps, MBps, and binary-prefixed units such as Kibps and Mibps.
Explanation
All data transfer factors in this hub are normalized through bits per second (bps). Byte-based units convert through the exact relationship 1 byte = 8 bits. Decimal prefixes use powers of 1000, while binary prefixes use powers of 1024; networking commonly uses decimal conventions, while storage contexts often reference binary conventions. For clarity, conversions are grouped into decimal-bit, binary-bit, byte-based, and cross bit-byte pairs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Mbps and MBps?
Because lowercase b means bits and uppercase B means bytes. One byte equals exactly 8 bits, so MBps and Mbps differ by a factor of 8 when prefixes match.
Why are MiBps and MBps not equal?
MiBps uses binary scaling (powers of 1024) while MBps uses decimal scaling (powers of 1000), so they are not equal.
Do networking speeds use decimal or binary units?
Most network link rates are expressed with decimal prefixes (K/M/G as powers of 1000), while binary prefixes are more common in storage and memory contexts.
Are data transfer conversions multiplicative?
Yes. These conversions are purely multiplicative and use exact scaling factors with no offsets.
How many bits are in one byte?
Exactly 8 bits.
How do I switch direction?
Use the switch button to navigate directly to the mirror page for the reverse conversion.