Network Speed Converter
Converted Values
100.0
bps
100.0
Kbps
100
Mbps
0.1
Gbps
1.000e-4
Tbps
12.50
KB/s
12.5
MB/s
0.0125
GB/s
Common Internet Speeds
| Connection | Mbps | MB/s | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3G | 3 | 0.375 | Basic browsing |
| 4G LTE | 30 | 3.75 | Streaming HD |
| 5G | 300 | 37.5 | Streaming 4K |
| Fibre 100M | 100 | 12.5 | Home internet |
| Fibre 1G | 1000 | 125 | Fast home/office |
| Wi-Fi 6 | 9608 | 1201 | Local network |
What is a Network Speed Converter?
A network speed converter translates internet and data transfer speeds between different units — bits per second (bps), kilobits (Kbps), megabits (Mbps), gigabits (Gbps), terabits (Tbps), and their byte-based equivalents (KB/s, MB/s, GB/s).
The key distinction is between bits and bytes: ISPs advertise speeds in megabits (Mbps) while download managers show speeds in megabytes (MB/s). Since 1 byte = 8 bits, a 100 Mbps connection downloads at approximately 12.5 MB/s.
How to Use
- Enter value: Type the speed number you want to convert.
- Select unit: Choose the source unit from the dropdown.
- Read results: All equivalent values appear instantly in the grid below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my download manager show MB/s but my ISP quotes Mbps?
ISPs advertise in megabits (Mbps) while software shows megabytes (MB/s). Since 1 byte = 8 bits, divide your Mbps speed by 8 to get MB/s. A 100 Mbps plan gives about 12.5 MB/s of actual download throughput.
What is a good internet speed for home use?
For one device: 25 Mbps is fine for HD streaming. For a busy household (4K streaming, gaming, video calls): 100–200 Mbps. For power users or home offices: 500 Mbps to 1 Gbps. Gigabit fiber is increasingly common and future-proof.
What is the difference between bandwidth and throughput?
Bandwidth is the theoretical maximum speed of your connection (what your ISP sells). Throughput is the actual speed you achieve in practice, which is always lower due to network overhead, distance to servers, shared infrastructure, and protocol overhead.
How fast is Wi-Fi 6 compared to Wi-Fi 5?
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) has a theoretical max of 9.6 Gbps vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) at 3.5 Gbps. In practice, real-world speeds are much lower, but Wi-Fi 6 is significantly more efficient in crowded environments with many devices.
Key Conversions
- 1 byte = 8 bits
- 1 Kbps = 1,000 bps
- 1 Mbps = 1,000 Kbps
- 1 Gbps = 1,000 Mbps
- 100 Mbps = 12.5 MB/s
- 1 Gbps = 125 MB/s