How do you convert megabytes per second to gigabits per second?

To convert megabytes per second (MB/s) to gigabits per second (Gbps), multiply the data transfer rate in megabytes per second by 0.008 (gigabits per second = megabytes per second × 0.008).

What is 5 megabytes per second in gigabits per second?

5 megabytes per second (5 MB/s) is equal to 0.04 gigabits per second (0.04 Gbps).

Which is larger, 1 megabytes per second (MB/s) or 1 gigabits per second (Gbps)?

One gigabits per second (Gbps) is larger than one megabytes per second (MB/s). Specifically, 1 Gbps equals 125 MB/s, while 1 MB/s is 0.008 Gbps.

How do I convert back from gigabits per second (Gbps) to megabytes per second (MB/s)?

To reverse the calculation from Gbps to MB/s, multiply your gigabits per second value by the inverse factor 125 (or divide by 0.008). You can also click the Swap button in the tool above to flip directions in one click.

How many decimal places should I round MB/s to Gbps results to?

For everyday comparisons and quick estimates, rounding to 2 decimal places is usually sufficient (for example, 5 MB/s ≈ 0.04 Gbps). For engineering, laboratory, or machining specifications, select 4 or 6 decimals—or Scientific (10ⁿ) mode—in the calculator toolbar above.

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5 MB/s = 0.04 Gbps

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Reference:IEC / NIST (IEC 80000-13 Binary & Data Rate Units)

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Megabytes per Second to Gigabits per Second Conversion Table

Table showing various megabytes per second measurements converted to gigabits per second. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.

Megabytes per Second (MB/s)	Gigabits per Second (Gbps)
1 MB/s	0.008 Gbps
2 MB/s	0.016 Gbps
2.5 MB/s	0.02 Gbps
5 MB/s	0.04 Gbps
10 MB/s	0.08 Gbps
15 MB/s	0.12 Gbps
20 MB/s	0.16 Gbps
25 MB/s	0.2 Gbps
30 MB/s	0.24 Gbps
50 MB/s	0.4 Gbps

How to Convert Megabytes per Second to Gigabits per Second

To convert megabytes per second to gigabits per second, multiply the data transfer rate by the following conversion ratio: 0.008 gigabits per second/megabytes per second.

Since one megabytes per second is equal to 0.008 gigabits per second, you can use this simple formula to convert:

gigabits per second = megabytes per second × 0.008

The data transfer rate in gigabits per second is equal to the data transfer rate in megabytes per second multiplied by 0.008.

For example, here's how to convert 5 megabytes per second to gigabits per second using the formula above.

gigabits per second = (5 MB/s × 0.008) = 0.04 Gbps

How Many Gigabits per Second Are in a Megabytes per Second?

There are 0.008 gigabits per second in a megabytes per second, which is why we use this value in the formula above.

1 MB/s = 0.008 Gbps|1 Gbps = 125 MB/s

Our megabytes per second to gigabits per second calculator automatically converts your data transfer rate measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.

Megabytes per Second and gigabits per second are both units used to measure data transfer rate. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.

What Is a Megabytes per Second?

A megabytes per second is a unit of data transfer rate equal to 8,000,000 bits per second (bps), the base unit for data transfer rate. Equal to 8 Megabits per second (8 Mbps). [1]

The megabytes per second is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of data transfer rate. Megabytes per Second can be abbreviated as MB/s; for example, 1 megabytes per second can be written as 1 MB/s.

In the metric system, "mega" is the standard SI prefix for millions, or 10⁶. This makes the megabytes per second (MB/s) a convenient decimal multiple of the bits per second (bps).

In practice, megabytes per second (MB/s) are widely used across large-scale industrial, bulk, and macro-level data transfer rate specifications within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.

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What Is a Gigabits per Second?

A gigabits per second is a unit of data transfer rate equal to 1,000,000,000 bits per second (bps), the base unit for data transfer rate. 1,000,000,000 bits per second. [2]

The gigabits per second is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of data transfer rate. Gigabits per Second can be abbreviated as Gbps; for example, 1 gigabits per second can be written as 1 Gbps.

In the metric system, "giga" is the standard SI prefix for billions, or 10⁹. This makes the gigabits per second (Gbps) a convenient decimal multiple of the bits per second (bps).

In practice, gigabits per second (Gbps) are widely used across large-scale industrial, bulk, and macro-level data transfer rate specifications within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.

Learn more about gigabits per second in our Data Transfer Converter.

When converting data transfer rate between megabytes per second (MB/s) and gigabits per second (Gbps), keep full floating-point precision (1 MB/s = 0.008 Gbps; 1 Gbps = 125 MB/s) during intermediate calculations and round only the final gigabits per second figure to match your instrument tolerance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 0.008 gigabits per second (Gbps) in 1 megabytes per second (MB/s). Conversely, 1 gigabits per second (Gbps) is equal to 125 megabytes per second (MB/s).

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Quick Info

Direct Factor: 1 megabytes per second (MB/s) equals 0.008 gigabits per second (Gbps).
Inverse Factor: 1 gigabits per second (Gbps) equals 125 megabytes per second (MB/s).
Formula: gigabits per second = megabytes per second ÷ 125.
Verified Precision: Anchored to official NIST SP 811 and ISO/IEC 80000 standards.

Units Comparison

Megabytes per Second (MB/s)

Equal to 8 Megabits per second (8 Mbps).

Gigabits per Second (Gbps)

1,000,000,000 bits per second.

Bits per Second (bps)

Base rate of data transmission.

References

[1]IEC / NIST · IEC 80000-13 Binary & Data Rate Units
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[2]BIPM · Decimal Bit-Rate Prefixes
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[3]NIST OWM · SI Units — Time & Frequency
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IEC / NIST (IEC 80000-13 Binary & Data Rate Units)·Data Transfer Metrology Standard — Megabytes per Second (MB/s) to Gigabits per Second (Gbps)
IEC / NIST Standard
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BIPM (Decimal Bit-Rate Prefixes)·Unit Specifications: Megabytes per Second (MB/s) & Gigabits per Second (Gbps)
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NIST OWM (SI Units — Time & Frequency)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (MB/s to Gbps)
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