Megabits to Megabytes per Second Converter

Converting from megabits per second to megabytes per second (Mbit/s to MB/s) is particularly useful when comparing internet connection speeds with file download rates. Internet service providers typically advertise their speeds in megabits per second (Mbit/s), while file downloads are often displayed in megabytes per second (MB/s).

Conversion Formula

To convert from megabits per second to megabytes per second, divide the value by 8. The formula is:

MB/s = Mbit/s ÷ 8

Common Megabits to Megabytes per Second Conversions

Practical Examples

Here are some practical examples of megabits to megabytes per second conversions:

• A 100 Mbit/s internet connection allows you to download at approximately 12.5 MB/s (100 ÷ 8 = 12.5).
• If you're streaming a 4K video that requires 25 Mbit/s, that's equivalent to 3.125 MB/s of data transfer (25 ÷ 8 = 3.125).
• A gigabit (1000 Mbit/s) ethernet connection can theoretically transfer data at up to 125 MB/s (1000 ÷ 8 = 125).
• If your download speed shows 7.5 MB/s, your internet connection is running at about 60 Mbit/s (7.5 × 8 = 60).

Why the Difference?

The difference between bits and bytes is important to understand. A byte consists of 8 bits, which is why we divide by 8 when converting from bits to bytes. This distinction exists for historical and technical reasons in computing and telecommunications.

Network speeds are traditionally measured in bits per second because network protocols include overhead bits for addressing, error checking, and other control information. File sizes, on the other hand, are typically measured in bytes because bytes represent the actual data content.