Convert Kilobytes per Second to Gigabits per Second
1 KB/s = 0.000008 Gbps
Conversion Table
| kilobytes per second (KB/s) | gigabits per second (Gbps) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.000004 |
| 1 | 0.000008 |
| 2 | 0.000016 |
| 5 | 0.00004 |
| 10 | 0.00008 |
| 25 | 0.0002 |
| 50 | 0.0004 |
| 100 | 0.0008 |
| 250 | 0.002 |
| 500 | 0.004 |
| 1000 | 0.008 |
How to Convert kilobytes per second to gigabits per second
To convert kilobytes per second to gigabits per second, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 KB/s = 0.00008 Gbps
About kilobytes per second and gigabits per second
The Conversion Formula
To convert kilobytes per second to gigabits per second, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 KB/s = 0.000008 Gbps. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 KB/s to gigabits per second: 25 × 0.000008 = 0.0002 Gbps. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.000008, or equivalently multiply by 125000.
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.
About gigabits per second
Gigabits per second (Gbps) is the frontier of consumer internet. 'Gigabit Internet' (1 Gbps) allows downloading entire movies in seconds. It is also the standard speed for modern LAN (Ethernet) ports and 5G cellular networks. gigabits per second are commonly used in Fiber internet, 5G networks, Data center links, and Thunderbolt ports, Internal networks (LAN).
USB 3.0 transfers data at 5 Gbps.
When Would You Convert kilobytes per second to gigabits per second?
Converting between kilobytes per second and gigabits 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 KB/s = 0.000008 Gbps) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.