Formula
target = value × source factor ÷ target factor
Multiply by the source factor to obtain bits per second, then divide by the target factor.
Network & data
● Runs locallyData Rate Converter
Convert data rates across bps, Kbps, Mbps, Gbps and byte-per-second units. Every value first passes through bits per second, so the result keeps decimal prefixes and the eight-bit byte relationship explicit.
Example values
Converted data rate
Assumptions
- All SI network prefixes are decimal.
- The conversion describes rate units, not measured network performance.
Network prefixes here are decimal: kilo is 1,000 and mega is 1,000,000. The uppercase B means byte.
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Formula v1.0.0
Reviewed 2026-08-03
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Data Rate Converter: Worked example
100 Mbps ÷ 8 = 12.5 MB/s because a byte contains eight bits.
Frequently asked questions
Why does 100 Mbps become 12.5 MB/s?
Mbps counts bits while MB/s counts bytes. Dividing by eight converts bits to bytes.
Are network prefixes binary?
No. This converter follows common network usage: K, M and G are powers of 1,000.
Does uppercase matter?
Yes. Lowercase b means bit and uppercase B means byte in the unit model.