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Download time calculator for broadband
Estimate how long a file download may take from file size and broadband speed.
Quick answer
Estimate how long a file download may take from file size and broadband speed.
How to do it
- Convert file size to bits and divide by connection speed.
- Actual downloads can be slower due to Wi‑Fi, servers or congestion.
- Use this for planning backups, game downloads and large transfers.
Worked example
10 GB is about 80 gigabits. At 100 Mbps, it takes about 800 seconds, or 13 minutes 20 seconds.
Common mistakes
- Mixing MB/s and Mbps.
- Forgetting Wi-Fi and server limits.
- Assuming advertised broadband speed is constant.
When this is not suitable
Do not treat any quick estimate as a final specification where safety, contracts, regulations or expensive purchases depend on it.
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