How to convert kilobytes per second to kilobits per second
Formula: kbps = kB/s × 8
Worked example: 500 kB/s → 500 × 8 = 4,000 kbps
Kilobytes per second to kilobits per second conversion chart
| Kilobytes per second (kB/s) | Kilobits per second (kbps) |
|---|---|
| 1 kB/s | 8 kbps |
| 2 kB/s | 16 kbps |
| 5 kB/s | 40 kbps |
| 10 kB/s | 80 kbps |
| 20 kB/s | 160 kbps |
| 25 kB/s | 200 kbps |
| 50 kB/s | 400 kbps |
| 100 kB/s | 800 kbps |
| 200 kB/s | 1,600 kbps |
| 250 kB/s | 2,000 kbps |
| 300 kB/s | 2,400 kbps |
| 500 kB/s | 4,000 kbps |
| 1,000 kB/s | 8,000 kbps |
| 2,000 kB/s | 16,000 kbps |
| 2,500 kB/s | 20,000 kbps |
| 5,000 kB/s | 40,000 kbps |
| 10,000 kB/s | 80,000 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.
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.