How to convert from Mbps to Kbps?
To convert a data transfer rate from megabits per second (Mbps) to kilobits per second (Kbps), follow the simple steps below:
- Write down the rate value in
megabits per second (Mbps). - Multiply it by the value of a
Mbps-to-Kbpsconversion factor:1,000. - The result from multiplication is the value of the transfer rate in
kilobits per second (Kbps).
Mbps to Kbps formula
Let’s take a closer look at the conversion formula so you can carry out these conversions independently, whether you're using a calculator or doing it manually with pencil and paper.
Multiplication formula for converting from Mbps to Kbps: n Kbps = n Mbps × 1000
Scientific notion formula: Kbps = Mbps × 103
Or remember the Mbps-to-Kbps conversion factor: 1 Mbps = 1,000 Kbps
Examples
Now, let's take a look at an example that illustrates the calculations required to convert from megabits to kilobits per second (Mbps to Kbps).
Convert 50 Mbps to Kbps?
Write down 50 Mbps and multiply it by the Mbps-to-Kbps conversion factor: 1,000 or 103 to get Kbps:
So, 50 megabits per second is equal to 50,000 kilobits per second.
Alternatively, you can use our calculator by entering 50 into the Mbps box, and you instantly get the rate in Kbps, in this case, 50,000 Kbps.
Mbps to Kbps conversion table
Here is a conversion table from Mbit/s (Mbps) to Kbit/s (Kbps) valued from 0.1 to 100. Use the table below for a quick reference or remember it for everyday use.
| Megabits per second | Kilobits per second |
|---|---|
| 0.1 Mbps | 100 Kbps |
| 0.5 Mbps | 500 Kbps |
| 1 Mbps | 1,000 Kbps |
| 2 Mbps | 2,000 Kbps |
| 4 Mbps | 4,000 Kbps |
| 5 Mbps | 5,000 Kbps |
| 10 Mbps | 10,000 Kbps |
| 20 Mbps | 20,000 Kbps |
| 30 Mbps | 30,000 Kbps |
| 40 Mbps | 40,000 Kbps |
| 50 Mbps | 50,000 Kbps |
| 60 Mbps | 60,000 Kbps |
| 70 Mbps | 70,000 Kbps |
| 80 Mbps | 80,000 Kbps |
| 90 Mbps | 90,000 Kbps |
| 100 Mbps | 100,000 Kbps |
FAQs
How many Mbps are there in a Kbps?
Based on the definitions of kilobit and megabit, 1,000 kilobits per second (Kbps) is equivalent to 1 megabit per second (Mbps) or 1 Kbps equals 0.001 Mbps. When expressed using powers of ten, which is the norm in the decimal system, 1 kilobit corresponds to 103 bits, while 1 megabit corresponds to 106 bits.
Is 1 Mbps or 1 Kbps faster?
A megabits per second (Mbps) is a thousand times faster or bigger than a kilobits per second (Kbps). A bit is the base unit of data storage in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)[1], while a Mbps equals 1×106 bit/s and a Kbps equals 1×103 bit/s.
You now know how to convert data transfer rate from megabits per second (Mbps) to kilobits per second (Kbps). You can quickly use our calculator to convert between the rate units to save time for future calculations.
For further understanding, check our data storage converter page to learn more about the differences between decimal and binary units of data storage.
