Kilobits per second to Megabits per second Converter

Convert kilobits per second (kbps) to megabits per second (Mbps) instantly. Broadband plans in Singapore are sold in Mbps and Gbps, while download managers show MB/s, so converting between them shows how fast files really arrive.

Result

Megabits per second
0.001 Mbps

How to use the kilobits per second to megabits per second converter

  1. Enter the kilobits per second (kbps).
  2. The results update as you type, or press Calculate.
  3. Read the megabits per second first, then the supporting figures below it.

Formula

Megabits per second = kilobits per second × 0.001

Worked example

For example, with these inputs:

the calculator returns:

Kilobits per second to Megabits per second table

Kilobits per secondMegabits per second
1 kbps0.001 Mbps
2 kbps0.002 Mbps
5 kbps0.005 Mbps
10 kbps0.01 Mbps
20 kbps0.02 Mbps
25 kbps0.025 Mbps
50 kbps0.05 Mbps
100 kbps0.1 Mbps
250 kbps0.25 Mbps
500 kbps0.5 Mbps
1,000 kbps1 Mbps

About this conversion

Broadband plans in Singapore are sold in Mbps and Gbps, while download managers show MB/s, so converting between them shows how fast files really arrive.

Many conversion factors are exact by definition. The inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 centimetres since 1959, and the pound as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, so conversions involving them can be as precise as you need.

For everyday use, three or four significant figures are usually enough. Engineering, science and trade documents may need more, and rounding should happen only at the end of a calculation.

Frequently asked questions

How many megabits per second are in one kilobits per second?

1 kbps = 0.001 Mbps.

How do I convert kbps to Mbps?

Megabits per second = kilobits per second × 0.001.

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