How to convert kilobytes per second to kilobits per second
kbit/s = kB/s × 8Multiply the value in kilobytes per second by 8. To go the other way, multiply by 0.125 (or divide by 8).
A kilobyte per second is larger than a kilobit per second: one kilobyte per second contains 8 kilobits per second.
Worked examples
- 1 kilobyte per second1 kB/s × 8 = 8 kbit/s
- 5 kilobytes per second5 kB/s × 8 = 40 kbit/s
- 10 kilobytes per second10 kB/s × 8 = 80 kbit/s
- 20 kilobytes per second20 kB/s × 8 = 160 kbit/s
- 100 kilobytes per second100 kB/s × 8 = 800 kbit/s
Kilobytes per second to kilobits per second conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Kilobytes per second (kB/s) | Kilobits per second (kbit/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kB/s | 0.8 kbit/s |
| 0.25 kB/s | 2 kbit/s |
| 0.5 kB/s | 4 kbit/s |
| 1 kB/s | 8 kbit/s |
| 2 kB/s | 16 kbit/s |
| 3 kB/s | 24 kbit/s |
| 4 kB/s | 32 kbit/s |
| 5 kB/s | 40 kbit/s |
| 6 kB/s | 48 kbit/s |
| 7 kB/s | 56 kbit/s |
| 8 kB/s | 64 kbit/s |
| 9 kB/s | 72 kbit/s |
| 10 kB/s | 80 kbit/s |
| Kilobytes per second (kB/s) | Kilobits per second (kbit/s) |
|---|---|
| 12 kB/s | 96 kbit/s |
| 15 kB/s | 120 kbit/s |
| 20 kB/s | 160 kbit/s |
| 25 kB/s | 200 kbit/s |
| 30 kB/s | 240 kbit/s |
| 40 kB/s | 320 kbit/s |
| 50 kB/s | 400 kbit/s |
| 75 kB/s | 600 kbit/s |
| 100 kB/s | 800 kbit/s |
| 250 kB/s | 2,000 kbit/s |
| 500 kB/s | 4,000 kbit/s |
| 1,000 kB/s | 8,000 kbit/s |
About the units
Kilobyte per second (kB/s)
The kilobyte per second (kB/s) is a unit of data transfer rate in the International System of Units (SI). One kilobyte per second equals 8,000 bits per second (bit/s).
Kilobit per second (kbit/s)
1,000 bits per second. Audio streams are measured in kbps (e.g. 320 kbps MP3).
Frequently asked questions
How many kilobits per second are in one kilobyte per second?
There are 8 kilobits per second in one kilobyte per second, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert kilobytes per second to kilobits per second?
Multiply the number of kilobytes per second by 8. For example, 10 kB/s × 8 = 80 kbit/s.
How many kilobytes per second are in one kilobit per second?
One kilobit per second equals 0.125 kilobytes per second. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 8.
What is 10 kilobytes per second in kilobits per second?
10 kB/s = 80 kbit/s.
Is this kB/s to kbit/s converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.
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