Mega bits to Mega bytes per second Conversion Calculator

Convert data transfer rates from Mega bits per second to Mega bytes per second. This calculator helps in understanding the relationship between these two common network and storage metrics.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

1 MB/s = 8 Mbps

Where:
Mbps = Mega bits per second
MB/s = Mega bytes per second

Mega bits to Mega bytes per second Conversion Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Mega bits to Mega bytes per second Conversion Calculator and its working principles

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the value in Mega bits per second (Mbps) in the input field.
  2. Click the "Calculate" button to convert the value to Mega bytes per second (MB/s).
  3. The result will be displayed in the output field.
  4. Use the "Reset" button to clear all fields and start over.

Understanding the Conversion

This calculator converts data transfer rates between two common units used to measure network speeds and storage capacities:

  • Mega bits per second (Mbps) - A unit of data transfer rate equal to one million bits per second.
  • Mega bytes per second (MB/s) - A unit of data transfer rate equal to one million bytes per second.

Since 1 byte equals 8 bits, to convert from Mbps to MB/s, you simply divide the Mbps value by 8. For example, if your internet speed is 100 Mbps, it is equivalent to 12.5 MB/s.

Common Applications

This conversion is particularly useful when:

  • Comparing internet speed plans
  • Understanding file transfer speeds
  • Calculating storage capacity requirements
  • Network performance analysis