How to convert kilobits per second to megabits per second
Formula: Mbps = kbps × 0.001
Worked example: 512 kbps → 512 × 0.001 = 0.512 Mbps
Divide kilobits per second by 1,000 to get megabits per second. A 320 kbps audio stream uses only 0.32 Mbps.
Kilobits per second to megabits per second conversion chart
| Kilobits per second (kbps) | Megabits per second (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 1 kbps | 0.001 Mbps |
| 2 kbps | 0.002 Mbps |
| 5 kbps | 0.005 Mbps |
| 10 kbps | 0.01 Mbps |
| 20 kbps | 0.02 Mbps |
| 25 kbps | 0.025 Mbps |
| 50 kbps | 0.05 Mbps |
| 100 kbps | 0.1 Mbps |
| 200 kbps | 0.2 Mbps |
| 250 kbps | 0.25 Mbps |
| 300 kbps | 0.3 Mbps |
| 500 kbps | 0.5 Mbps |
| 1,000 kbps | 1 Mbps |
| 2,000 kbps | 2 Mbps |
| 2,500 kbps | 2.5 Mbps |
| 5,000 kbps | 5 Mbps |
| 10,000 kbps | 10 Mbps |
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 megabit per second?
The megabit per second, one million bits per second, is the unit of internet plans, Wi-Fi speed tests and video bitrates. HD streaming needs about 5 Mbps and 4K about 15 to 25 Mbps per stream.