Convert Gigabytes per Second to Kilobytes per Second

The Conversion Formula

To convert gigabytes per second to kilobytes per second, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 GB/s = 1000000 KB/s. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 GB/s to kilobytes per second: 25 × 1000000 = 25000000 KB/s. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 1000000, or equivalently multiply by 0.000001.

About gigabytes per second

Gigabytes per second (GB/s) is reserved for the fastest hardware: RAM (Random Access Memory) and top-tier PCIe Gen 5 SSDs. System memory often communicates with the CPU at 20-50 GB/s. gigabytes per second are commonly used in RAM bandwidth, PCIe Gen 4/5 SSDs, Graphics card VRAM, and Supercomputers.

PS5 internal storage reads at 5.5 GB/s.

About kilobytes per second

Kilobytes per second (KB/s) measures real file transfer speed. In the early 2000s, watching a download bar tick up in KB/s was a daily ritual. 1 KB/s equals 8 Kbps. kilobytes per second are commonly used in Downloading small files, E-readers, Background updates, and Logging systems.

Downloading a floppy disk took about 1-2 minutes at 10 KB/s.

When Would You Convert gigabytes per second to kilobytes per second?

Converting between gigabytes per second and kilobytes per second is one of the most common data transfer conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 GB/s = 1000000 KB/s) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.