Units & Numbers Tools
Data Transfer Rate Converter
Convert between Mbps, MB/s, Gbps, and other transfer rates.
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What is Transfer Rate?
A transfer-rate converter that handles the pervasive confusion between bits and bytes in networking.
How it works
Rates normalize to bits per second; byte-based units multiply by 8, and the tool annotates the bit/byte relationship.
- Enter your input. Type or paste your input into the field above — the tool responds instantly.
- Review the result. Output updates live as you type. Everything runs entirely in your browser.
- Copy or download. Use the Copy button to grab the result, or Download to save it as a file.
Examples
Internet speed ratings
A 100 Mbps connection transfers about 12.5 MB per second — the converter distinguishes bits from bytes, the most common confusion.
Common mistakes
Mbps vs MB/s
Network speeds use bits (Mbps); file sizes use bytes (MB/s). 1 byte is 8 bits, so 100 Mbps is 12.5 MB/s.
Frequently asked questions
Which units are supported?
bps, Kbps, Mbps, Gbps plus KB/s, MB/s, GB/s — both per-second and per-minute options.
How long will a download take?
Divide the file size by the transfer rate — the converter shows the time estimate automatically.