How to convert kilobits per second to kilobytes per second
Formula: kB/s = kbps ÷ 8
Worked example: 512 kbps → 512 ÷ 8 = 64 kB/s
Kilobits per second to kilobytes per second conversion chart
| Kilobits per second (kbps) | Kilobytes per second (kB/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 kbps | 0.125 kB/s |
| 2 kbps | 0.25 kB/s |
| 5 kbps | 0.625 kB/s |
| 10 kbps | 1.25 kB/s |
| 20 kbps | 2.5 kB/s |
| 25 kbps | 3.125 kB/s |
| 50 kbps | 6.25 kB/s |
| 100 kbps | 12.5 kB/s |
| 200 kbps | 25 kB/s |
| 250 kbps | 31.25 kB/s |
| 300 kbps | 37.5 kB/s |
| 500 kbps | 62.5 kB/s |
| 1,000 kbps | 125 kB/s |
| 2,000 kbps | 250 kB/s |
| 2,500 kbps | 312.5 kB/s |
| 5,000 kbps | 625 kB/s |
| 10,000 kbps | 1,250 kB/s |
What is one kilobit per second?
The kilobit per second is 1,000 bits per second. Audio bitrates use it: an MP3 at 128 kbps or a music stream at 320 kbps. Dial-up modems topped out at 56 kbps.
What is one kilobyte per second?
The kilobyte per second is 1,000 bytes, or 8,000 bits, per second. Slow mobile connections and throttled downloads are often reported in kB/s.