Megabits (Mbit) to Gigabits (Gbit) Conversion
Megabits
The megabit (Mbit) is a unit of digital information equal to exactly 1,000,000 bits (10⁶ bits). It is the standard unit for expressing internet connection speeds: a "100 Mbps" broadband connection transfers 100 million bits per second, equivalent to 12.5 megabytes (MB/s). This factor-of-8 difference between megabits and megabytes is a frequent source of consumer confusion when comparing marketed connection speeds against actual file download rates.
Gigabits
The gigabit (Gbit) is a unit of digital information equal to 1,000,000,000 bits (10⁹ bits). It is the standard for high-speed network connections: enterprise ethernet, home fibre broadband, and data centre interconnects are rated in gigabits per second (Gbps). One Gbps equals 125 megabytes per second (MB/s). Modern smartphones can receive 5G data at speeds approaching several Gbps under optimal conditions.
| Megabits (Mbit) | Gigabits (Gbit) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 Mbit | 0.0001 Gbit |
| 1 Mbit | 0.001 Gbit |
| 2 Mbit | 0.002 Gbit |
| 3 Mbit | 0.003 Gbit |
| 5 Mbit | 0.005 Gbit |
| 10 Mbit | 0.01 Gbit |
| 20 Mbit | 0.02 Gbit |
| 30 Mbit | 0.03 Gbit |
| 50 Mbit | 0.05 Gbit |
| 100 Mbit | 0.1 Gbit |
| 1000 Mbit | 1 Gbit |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many gigabits are in 1 megabits?
1 megabits (Mbit) is exactly 0.001 gigabits (Gbit).
How do I convert megabits to gigabits?
Multiply the value in megabits by 0.001 to get the result in gigabits. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.