How to convert megabits per second to kilobits per second
Formula: kbps = Mbps × 1,000
Worked example: 100 Mbps → 100 × 1,000 = 100,000 kbps
Divide kilobits per second by 1,000 to get megabits per second. A 320 kbps audio stream uses only 0.32 Mbps.
Megabits per second to kilobits per second conversion chart
| Megabits per second (Mbps) | Kilobits per second (kbps) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mbps | 1,000 kbps |
| 2 Mbps | 2,000 kbps |
| 5 Mbps | 5,000 kbps |
| 10 Mbps | 10,000 kbps |
| 20 Mbps | 20,000 kbps |
| 25 Mbps | 25,000 kbps |
| 50 Mbps | 50,000 kbps |
| 100 Mbps | 100,000 kbps |
| 200 Mbps | 200,000 kbps |
| 250 Mbps | 250,000 kbps |
| 300 Mbps | 300,000 kbps |
| 500 Mbps | 500,000 kbps |
| 1,000 Mbps | 1,000,000 kbps |
| 2,000 Mbps | 2,000,000 kbps |
| 2,500 Mbps | 2,500,000 kbps |
| 5,000 Mbps | 5,000,000 kbps |
| 10,000 Mbps | 10,000,000 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.
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.