Convert Megabits per Second to Gigabytes per Second

The Conversion Formula

To convert megabits per second to gigabytes per second, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 Mbps = 0.000125 GB/s. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 Mbps to gigabytes per second: 25 × 0.000125 = 0.003125 GB/s. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.000125, or equivalently multiply by 8000.

About megabits per second

Megabits per second (Mbps) is the standard unit for broadband internet. 10-100 Mbps is typical for home connections. It is often confused with Megabytes per second (MB/s). Remember: dividing Mbps by 8 gives you the real download speed in MB/s. megabits per second are commonly used in Internet plans, Wi-Fi speeds, Video streaming (Netflix), and 4G/LTE networks, Ethernet cables.

Netflix recommends 15 Mbps for 4K streaming.

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.

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

Converting between megabits per second and gigabytes 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 Mbps = 0.000125 GB/s) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.