Data Transfer Rate Converter - Convert All Bandwidth Units
Convert between all data transfer rate units including Kbps, Mbps, Gbps, Tbps, MB/s, KB/s and more with our comprehensive converter. Whether you're measuring internet speed, network bandwidth, or file transfer rates, this tool provides accurate conversions with detailed explanations.
Understanding Data Transfer Units
Data transfer rates measure how fast data moves from one place to another. The most common units are:
- bps (bits per second) - Base unit for data transfer
- Kbps (kilobits per second) - 1,000 bits per second
- Mbps (megabits per second) - 1,000,000 bits per second
- Gbps (gigabits per second) - 1,000,000,000 bits per second
- Tbps (terabits per second) - 1,000,000,000,000 bits per second
Bits vs Bytes
It's important to distinguish between bits and bytes:
- Bits (b) - Used for network speeds (Mbps, Gbps)
- Bytes (B) - Used for file sizes and storage (MB/s, GB/s)
- Conversion: 1 byte = 8 bits, so 1 MB/s = 8 Mbps
Common Conversion Examples
- 100 Mbps = 0.1 Gbps = 12.5 MB/s
- 1 Gbps = 1,000 Mbps = 125 MB/s
- 500 Kbps = 0.5 Mbps = 0.0625 MB/s
- 1 Tbps = 1,000 Gbps = 1,000,000 Mbps
Practical Applications
Understanding data transfer rates helps with:
- Choosing the right internet plan
- Estimating download/upload times
- Network planning and optimization
- Comparing different connection types
- Understanding streaming requirements