1 B/s = 0.008 Kbps
Bytes Per Second to Kilobits Per Second Converter: B/s to Kbps Conversion Calculator
To convert bytes per second to kilobits per second (B/s to Kbps), enter your byte per second value below and click the Convert button. Your kilobit per second result also updates automatically as you type, using SI decimal prefixes (1,000 per step) and converting between bits and bytes. This free B/s to Kbps converter and conversion calculator also works vice versa: use Swap units to convert the other way, or Reset to start over. Also see: Bits Per Second to Yobibits Per Second.
Byte Per Second (B/s)
One byte (8 bits) transferred per second. The fundamental byte-based transfer rate.
View the byte per second data unit pageKilobit Per Second (Kbps)
A kilobit per second is 1,000 bits per second. Common for dial-up and low-speed connections.
View the kilobit per second data unit pageHow to Convert Bytes Per Second to Kilobits Per Second
To convert bytes per second to kilobits per second, multiply by 0.008. This conversion translates actual file transfer speeds (bytes) to network bandwidth (bits) by accounting for the 8:1 bit-to-byte ratio.
B/s represents your actual download or transfer speed—what you see in your browser or file manager when copying files.
Kbps is the equivalent network bandwidth. Use this when comparing against ISP plans, sizing network links, or calculating replication bandwidth requirements. Related: Bytes Per Second to Bits Per Second.
1 B/s = 0.008 Kbps — or equivalently, 1 Kbps = 125B/s.
B/s to Kbps transfer rate: 1 byte per second equals 0.008kilobits per second — the standard bandwidth conversion rate used by this data transfer calculator.
Quick Facts: B/s to Kbps Speed Conversion
- Conversion factor: 1 B/s = 0.008 Kbps
- Reverse factor: 1 Kbps = 125 B/s
- Source unit type: byte-based throughput
- Target unit type: bit-based bandwidth
- Useful for: estimating download times, comparing advertised speeds, and network capacity planning
- Category: data transfer rate converter, network speed calculator, bandwidth converter
Steps to Convert Byte Per Second to Kilobit Per Second
- Enter your byte per second value (B/s) into the byte per second to kilobit per second converter above.
- The equivalent kilobits per second (Kbps) transfer speed updates instantly using the B/s to Kbps conversion factor; click the Convert button to recalculate it manually.
- Use the swap control to reverse the calculation and convert kilobits per second back into bytes per second.
B/s to Kbps Conversion Formula
Here's the exact B/s to Kbps formula in copy-paste-ready form — multiply by 0.008 to go from bytes per second to kilobits per second, or by 125 to reverse it — followed by a quick-reference chart of the same rate conversion.
// Convert B/s to Kbps
Kbps = B/s × 0.008
// Reverse: Convert Kbps to B/s
B/s = Kbps × 125
Byte Per Second to Kilobit Per Second Conversion Examples
10 B/s = 0.08 Kbps
50 B/s = 0.4 Kbps
100 B/s = 0.8 Kbps
500 B/s = 4 Kbps
1,000 B/s = 8 Kbps
Most data transfer rate units step by powers of ten: moving up the scale (bps → Kbps → Mbps → Gbps and beyond) means multiply by 1000, moving down means divide by 1000 — usually just a matter of shifting the decimal point. What's actually being counted underneath is bits: the binary digits, 0s and 1s, that make up every network signal.
What Is Byte Per Second (B/s)? Definition and Uses
One byte (8 bits) transferred per second. The fundamental byte-based transfer rate.
The byte per second is a byte-based throughput unit measuring data transfer speed, network bandwidth, or throughput capacity. Like the units used to measure file size, it's one of several data measurement units that scale using either decimal multiples of 1,000 (SI) or binary steps of 1,024 (IEC).
Common uses: File transfer displays, storage benchmarks, precise measurements See also: Yottabits Per Second to Yobibits Per Second.
1 B/s = 8 bits per second .
The byte per second can be abbreviated as B/s; for example, 1 byte per second can be written as 1 B/s.
Byte Per Second Transfer Rate Unit at a Glance
| Unit type | byte-based throughput |
|---|---|
| Symbol | B/s |
| Common uses | File transfer displays, storage benchmarks, precise measurements |
What Is Kilobit Per Second (Kbps)? Definition and Uses
A kilobit per second is 1,000 bits per second. Common for dial-up and low-speed connections.
The kilobit per second is a bit-based bandwidth unit measuring data transfer speed, network bandwidth, or throughput capacity. Like the units used to measure file size, it's one of several data measurement units that scale using either decimal multiples of 1,000 (SI) or binary steps of 1,024 (IEC).
Common uses: Dial-up internet, audio streaming, VoIP calls
1 Kbps = 1,000 bits per second .
The kilobit per second can be abbreviated as Kbps; for example, 1 kilobit per second can be written as 1 Kbps.
Don't confuse Kbps with KB/s (Kilobyte Per Second) — capitalization matters here. Kbps measures bits, KB/s measures bytes, and since 1 byte = 8 bits, 1 Kbps works out to just 0.125 KB/s using the same numeral.
Kilobit Per Second Transfer Rate Unit at a Glance
| Unit type | bit-based bandwidth |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Kbps |
| Common uses | Dial-up internet, audio streaming, VoIP calls |
Byte Per Second to Kilobit Per Second Conversion Table
The table below shows 100 byte per second measurements converted to kilobits per second — scroll within the table to see the full range. Bookmark this reference table for quick lookups whenever you need to convert a value without shifting the decimal point by hand.
| Bytes Per Second | Kilobits Per Second |
|---|---|
| 1 B/s | 0.008 Kbps |
| 13 B/s | 0.104 Kbps |
| 26 B/s | 0.208 Kbps |
| 39 B/s | 0.312 Kbps |
| 52 B/s | 0.416 Kbps |
| 65 B/s | 0.52 Kbps |
| 78 B/s | 0.624 Kbps |
| 91 B/s | 0.728 Kbps |
| 104 B/s | 0.832 Kbps |
| 117 B/s | 0.936 Kbps |
| 130 B/s | 1.04 Kbps |
| 143 B/s | 1.144 Kbps |
| 156 B/s | 1.248 Kbps |
| 169 B/s | 1.352 Kbps |
| 182 B/s | 1.456 Kbps |
| 195 B/s | 1.56 Kbps |
| 208 B/s | 1.664 Kbps |
| 221 B/s | 1.768 Kbps |
| 234 B/s | 1.872 Kbps |
| 247 B/s | 1.976 Kbps |
| 260 B/s | 2.08 Kbps |
| 273 B/s | 2.184 Kbps |
| 286 B/s | 2.288 Kbps |
| 299 B/s | 2.392 Kbps |
| 312 B/s | 2.496 Kbps |
| 325 B/s | 2.6 Kbps |
| 338 B/s | 2.704 Kbps |
| 351 B/s | 2.808 Kbps |
| 364 B/s | 2.912 Kbps |
| 377 B/s | 3.016 Kbps |
| 390 B/s | 3.12 Kbps |
| 403 B/s | 3.224 Kbps |
| 416 B/s | 3.328 Kbps |
| 429 B/s | 3.432 Kbps |
| 442 B/s | 3.536 Kbps |
| 455 B/s | 3.64 Kbps |
| 468 B/s | 3.744 Kbps |
| 481 B/s | 3.848 Kbps |
| 494 B/s | 3.952 Kbps |
| 507 B/s | 4.056 Kbps |
| 520 B/s | 4.16 Kbps |
| 533 B/s | 4.264 Kbps |
| 546 B/s | 4.368 Kbps |
| 559 B/s | 4.472 Kbps |
| 572 B/s | 4.576 Kbps |
| 585 B/s | 4.68 Kbps |
| 598 B/s | 4.784 Kbps |
| 611 B/s | 4.888 Kbps |
| 624 B/s | 4.992 Kbps |
| 637 B/s | 5.096 Kbps |
| 650 B/s | 5.2 Kbps |
| 663 B/s | 5.304 Kbps |
| 676 B/s | 5.408 Kbps |
| 689 B/s | 5.512 Kbps |
| 702 B/s | 5.616 Kbps |
| 715 B/s | 5.72 Kbps |
| 728 B/s | 5.824 Kbps |
| 741 B/s | 5.928 Kbps |
| 754 B/s | 6.032 Kbps |
| 767 B/s | 6.136 Kbps |
| 780 B/s | 6.24 Kbps |
| 793 B/s | 6.344 Kbps |
| 806 B/s | 6.448 Kbps |
| 819 B/s | 6.552 Kbps |
| 832 B/s | 6.656 Kbps |
| 845 B/s | 6.76 Kbps |
| 858 B/s | 6.864 Kbps |
| 871 B/s | 6.968 Kbps |
| 884 B/s | 7.072 Kbps |
| 897 B/s | 7.176 Kbps |
| 910 B/s | 7.28 Kbps |
| 923 B/s | 7.384 Kbps |
| 936 B/s | 7.488 Kbps |
| 949 B/s | 7.592 Kbps |
| 962 B/s | 7.696 Kbps |
| 975 B/s | 7.8 Kbps |
| 988 B/s | 7.904 Kbps |
| 1,001 B/s | 8.008 Kbps |
| 1,014 B/s | 8.112 Kbps |
| 1,027 B/s | 8.216 Kbps |
| 1,040 B/s | 8.32 Kbps |
| 1,053 B/s | 8.424 Kbps |
| 1,066 B/s | 8.528 Kbps |
| 1,079 B/s | 8.632 Kbps |
| 1,092 B/s | 8.736 Kbps |
| 1,105 B/s | 8.84 Kbps |
| 1,118 B/s | 8.944 Kbps |
| 1,131 B/s | 9.048 Kbps |
| 1,144 B/s | 9.152 Kbps |
| 1,157 B/s | 9.256 Kbps |
| 1,170 B/s | 9.36 Kbps |
| 1,183 B/s | 9.464 Kbps |
| 1,196 B/s | 9.568 Kbps |
| 1,209 B/s | 9.672 Kbps |
| 1,222 B/s | 9.776 Kbps |
| 1,235 B/s | 9.88 Kbps |
| 1,248 B/s | 9.984 Kbps |
| 1,261 B/s | 10.088 Kbps |
| 1,274 B/s | 10.192 Kbps |
| 1,287 B/s | 10.296 Kbps |
SI Decimal Prefixes: How B/s to Kbps Is Calculated
Both bytes per second and kilobits per second are SI decimal units, so every prefix step is exactly 1,000 and 1 B/s = 0.008 Kbps. This is the convention behind advertised link speeds and drive specifications. Because one unit counts bits and the other bytes, the factor also includes a factor of 8.
| Unit | Standard | Prefix step | 1 unit equals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byte Per Second (B/s) | SI decimal | 1,000 | 8 bps |
| Kilobit Per Second (Kbps) | SI decimal | 1,000 | 1,000 bps |
FAQs: Byte Per Second to Kilobit Per Second Conversion
6 questions Quick answers on converting bytes per second to kilobits per second, using the same factors as the converter above.
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How many kilobits per second are in 1 byte per second?
1 B/s = 0.008 Kbps
1 Byte Per Second (B/s) equals 0.008 Kilobits Per Second.
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How many bytes per second are in 1 kilobit per second?
1 Kbps = 125 B/s
1 Kilobit Per Second (Kbps) equals 125 Bytes Per Second.
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How do I convert bytes per second to kilobits per second?
B/s × 0.008 = Kbps
Multiply the byte per second value by 0.008 to get kilobits per second. For example, 10 B/s = 0.08 Kbps. To convert back (vice versa), multiply kilobits per second by 125.
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What is the difference between bytes per second and kilobits per second?
B/s measures actual transfer throughput in bytes per second, while Kbps measures network bandwidth in bits per second. Divide bits by 8 to get bytes.
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Does B/s to Kbps use SI decimal or binary prefixes?
Base 10 (SI): 1,000 per step
Both bytes per second and kilobits per second are SI decimal (base 10) units, so each prefix step is exactly 1,000, giving 1 B/s = 0.008 Kbps. Because one unit counts bits and the other bytes, the factor also includes a factor of 8. The binary (IEC) versions count in base 2 steps of 1,024 instead.
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What is Byte Per Second (B/s) commonly used for?
Common uses of the byte per second (B/s) include: File transfer displays, storage benchmarks, precise measurements.
Need another value? Use the B/s to Kbps converter or convert Kbps to B/s.