Megabit per Second to Bit per Second Converter
One Megabit per Second equals 1000000 Bit per Second (1 Mbps = 1000000 bps). Multiply a Megabit per Second value by 1000000 to get the equivalent in Bit per Second. Enter a value above to calculate the result. You can also use the formula and reference table below.
Formula
bps = Mbps × 1000000
Multiply the Megabit per Second value by 1000000 to get the equivalent value in Bit per Second.
Example Conversions
1 Megabit per Second (Mbps)
1000000 Bit per Second (bps)
5 Megabit per Second (Mbps)
5000000 Bit per Second (bps)
10 Megabit per Second (Mbps)
10000000 Bit per Second (bps)
25 Megabit per Second (Mbps)
25000000 Bit per Second (bps)
100 Megabit per Second (Mbps)
100000000 Bit per Second (bps)
Conversion Table
| Megabit per Second (Mbps) | Bit per Second (bps) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 100000 |
| 0.5 | 500000 |
| 1 | 1000000 |
| 2 | 2000000 |
| 5 | 5000000 |
| 10 | 10000000 |
| 25 | 25000000 |
| 50 | 50000000 |
| 100 | 100000000 |
| 250 | 250000000 |
| 500 | 500000000 |
| 1000 | 1000000000 |
How to Convert Manually
Use these steps to convert Megabit per Second values to Bit per Second without the calculator.
- Write down the value in Megabit per Second (Mbps) that you want to convert.
- Multiply that value by 1000000.
- For example, 10 Megabit per Second × 1000000 = 10000000 Bit per Second.
- Label the result as Bit per Second (bps).
Relative Size Comparison
This chart shows the visual difference in size between exactly one Megabit per Second and one Bit per Second.
About Megabit per Second and Bit per Second
The megabit per second (Mbps) equals 1,000,000 bits per second (10⁶ bps). It is the dominant unit for consumer internet speed plans, Wi-Fi ratings, and video streaming requirements. The bit per second (bps) is the SI base unit of data transfer rate, the number of binary digits transmitted or processed per second. It is the reference from which all other data-rate units are derived. One Megabit per Second equals 1000000 Bit per Second (1 Mbps = 1000000 bps). Megabit per Second is used in home broadband and cable internet (25–1,000 Mbps) and in Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6 link rates. Bit per Second is used in serial port and modem specifications.
Precision and Rounding:Data transfer rates are almost always quoted in SI decimal prefixes (1 Kbps = 1,000 bps), not binary (1 Kibps = 1,024 bps). Internet service providers universally use SI prefixes. When converting to bytes per second, remember 1 byte = 8 bits exactly. Never round this factor.
See our guide to megabits vs. megabytes if you're unsure which one your download speed is quoted in.
Conversion factors per NIST Special Publication 811 and the BIPM SI Brochure (9th edition) (reference).
Worked Example
15Megabit per Second equals15000000Bit per Second.
15 Mbps × 1000000 = 15000000 bps
FAQ
How do I convert Megabit per Second to Bit per Second?
Multiply the Megabit per Second value by 1000000 to get the equivalent value in Bit per Second.
What is the formula for Megabit per Second to Bit per Second?
The formula is bps = Mbps × 1000000.
How many Bit per Second are in 1 Megabit per Second?
1 Megabit per Second equals 1000000 Bit per Second.
Can I convert Bit per Second back to Megabit per Second?
Yes. 1 Bit per Second equals 0.000001 Megabit per Second, and the related converter can reverse the calculation.
What are common names for Megabit per Second and Bit per Second?
Megabit per Second is shown as Mbps and may also be searched as mbps, mbit/s, megabits per second. Bit per Second is shown as bps and may also be searched as bit/s, bits per second, b/s.
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