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Bandwidth Converter

Convert between common network speed units.

Bits and bytes differ by a factor of 8. Marketing speeds are often shown in bits per second.

Notes and next steps

How it works

Convert network speeds between Mbps, Gbps, MB/s and GB/s.

Conversion used: 1 byte = 8 bits. MB/s = Mbps รท 8.

Worked example

1000 Mbps is 1 Gbps and about 125 MB/s before overheads.

Common mistakes
  • Confusing megabits with megabytes.
  • Ignoring protocol overheads.
  • Expecting Wi-Fi to match link speed.
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