How to use Data Transfer Rate Converter
- Enter the rate and select its exact unit.
- Select the result unit, checking bit versus byte and decimal versus binary.
- Review the factor and converted rate.
- Copy the result with its unit label.
Example: Data Transfer Rate Converter
Convert a decimal megabit rate to decimal megabytes.
Options
- From and To
- Lowercase b means bits and uppercase B means bytes. Decimal prefixes use powers of 1,000; Ki, Mi, Gi and Ti use powers of 1,024. Read the full label before comparing rates.
Supported inputs and limits
Where your input is processed
This tool processes your input in this browser. Your text and files are not uploaded to UseFreeTools. Check this tool's limits for anything it may save on your device.
Bits, bytes and prefixes are separate choices
Eight bits make one byte. An 8 Mbit/s decimal rate therefore converts to 1 MB/s. A binary MiB/s value uses a different scale even though the letters look similar. Copy the resulting unit with the number so a later transfer-time calculation uses the same convention.
This page converts a rate, not a connection measurement
The entered rate is taken as a supplied value. The converter does not test a network, estimate protocol overhead or guarantee download speed. Use an actual file-data rate or an explicit usable-rate assumption when estimating a transfer.
Questions about Data Transfer Rate Converter
Are Mbit/s and MB/s the same?
No. The uppercase B denotes bytes. At the same decimal prefix, one MB/s equals eight Mbit/s.
Why is MiB/s different from MB/s?
Mi uses powers of 1024; M uses powers of 1000. The page lists each exact factor.
Does this tell me my actual internet speed?
No. It converts the rate you enter. Measured throughput depends on the connection, traffic and other conditions.