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Megabyte per second to megabit per second Conversion
1 megabyte per second (MB/s) is equal to 8 megabit per second (Mb/s).
1 MB/s = 8 Mb/s
or
1 Mb/s = 0.125 MB/s
Formula
To convert a data transfer rate from megabyte per second (MB/s) to megabit per second (Mb/s), multiply the data transfer rate in megabyte per second by 8
d(Mb/s) = d(MB/s) × 8
Examples:
Convert 50 megabyte per second to megabit per second:
d(Mb/s) = 50MB/s × 8 = 400 Mb/s
Conversion table
| Megabyte per second (MB/s) | Megabit per second (Mb/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 MB/s | 8 Mb/s |
| 2 MB/s | 16 Mb/s |
| 3 MB/s | 24 Mb/s |
| 5 MB/s | 40 Mb/s |
| 10 MB/s | 80 Mb/s |
| 20 MB/s | 160 Mb/s |
| 25 MB/s | 200 Mb/s |
| 50 MB/s | 400 Mb/s |
| 100 MB/s | 800 Mb/s |
| 250 MB/s | 2000 Mb/s |
| 500 MB/s | 4000 Mb/s |
| 1000 MB/s | 8000 Mb/s |
| Megabit per second (Mb/s) | Megabyte per second (MB/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mb/s | 0.125 MB/s |
| 2 Mb/s | 0.25 MB/s |
| 3 Mb/s | 0.375 MB/s |
| 5 Mb/s | 0.625 MB/s |
| 10 Mb/s | 1.25 MB/s |
| 20 Mb/s | 2.5 MB/s |
| 25 Mb/s | 3.125 MB/s |
| 50 Mb/s | 6.25 MB/s |
| 100 Mb/s | 12.5 MB/s |
| 250 Mb/s | 31.25 MB/s |
| 500 Mb/s | 62.5 MB/s |
| 1000 Mb/s | 125 MB/s |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert megabyte per second to megabit per second?
Multiply the value in megabyte per second by 8 to get the result in megabit per second. For example, 5 MB/s × 8 = 40 Mb/s.
How many megabit per second are in 1 megabyte per second?
1 megabyte per second (MB/s) is equal to 8 megabit per second (Mb/s).
How do I convert megabit per second back to megabyte per second?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in megabit per second by 8 to get the result in megabyte per second.
How accurate is the megabyte per second to megabit per second conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 8 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
