Convert Kbps To Mbps

One thousand kbps is equal to 1 Mbps. Kbps stands in KiloBits per second and Mbps in Megabits Per Second. This is based on the bit, megabit, and kilobit definitions. A kilobit is 1000 bits (103), while a megabit (1,000,000 bits (106) so 1 Mbit equals exactly 1,000 Kbits. Addition per second on both sides of an equation changes the units but not the numbers.

The difference lies in the magnitude. A 1 Mbps connection can have 1,000 times more bandwidth than a 1kbps connection. Although network capacity is also known as bandwidth or speed, technically, it is incorrect. A network that has a one kbps capacity can transmit 1kbits per second.

The two units can be used for the same purpose. However, one unit is more appropriate in areas with low network capacity, e.g., A 2G mobile network, with 50 kbit/s (40 Kbit/s in practice), is more easily written as kbps than 0.05 Mbps. This makes writing banners, posters, and headlines about mobile networks easier. Modern network definitions use Mbps (or mbit/s). You probably have a 100 Mbps LAN cable on your smartphone or computer. Many internet service providers also offer internet connections in Mbps. 25 Mbps, 50 Mbps, 75 Mbps.

Divide by 1,000 to convert kbps to Mbps. You can do this by moving the decimal point 3 places to the left.