Data Transfer Speed Converter
Convert between 9 units of data transfer speed — bps, kbps, Mbps, Gbps, Tbps, B/s, KB/s, MB/s, and GB/s. Note: 1 byte = 8 bits, so a 100 Mbps connection downloads at only 12.5 MB/s. Modern fibre connections reach 1 Gbps (125 MB/s). Used in networking, cloud computing, video streaming, and ISP speed comparisons.
About the Data Transfer Speed Converter
Data transfer speed (bandwidth) measures how quickly digital data moves from one point to another, expressed in bits per second (bps) or its multiples. Network engineers use megabits per second (Mbps) and gigabits per second (Gbps); storage engineers prefer megabytes per second (MB/s). Note that 1 byte = 8 bits, so a 100 Mbps internet connection downloads files at only 12.5 MB/s. 5G networks can theoretically reach 10–20 Gbps peak speeds.
- ›A standard home broadband connection is typically 50–1,000 Mbps (0.05–1 Gbps) downstream
- ›USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 transfers data at 20 Gbps; Thunderbolt 4 reaches 40 Gbps
- ›PCIe 5.0 × 16 (used for high-end GPUs) transfers up to 128 GB/s
- ›Transatlantic fibre optic cables collectively carry petabits per second of internet traffic
Frequently Asked Questions
What units does the Data Transfer Speed Converter support?
The Data Transfer Speed Converter supports multiple units with instant conversion. Convert between 9 units of data transfer speed — bps, kbps, Mbps, Gbps, Tbps, B/s, KB/s, MB/s, and GB/s. Note: 1 byte = 8 bits, so a 100 Mbps connection downloads at only 12.5 MB/s. Modern fibre connections reach 1 Gbps (125 MB/s). Used in networking, cloud computing, video streaming, and ISP speed comparisons. All results use SI-validated constants accurate to 8 significant figures.
Is this Data Transfer Speed Converter free?
Yes — completely free. No registration, no limits. Works on all devices including mobile.
How accurate is this converter?
Accurate to 8 significant figures using precise mathematical constants validated against international SI standards (NIST and ISO 80000).