Megabits (Mbit) to Kilobits (kbit) 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.
Kilobits
The kilobit (kbit) is a unit of digital information equal to exactly 1,000 bits in the SI decimal system. It is used primarily in data transfer rate specifications for slow connections — dial-up modems operated at 56 kbps (kilobits per second). The kilobit is distinct from the kilobyte (kB): there are 8 kilobits in one kilobyte, a difference that routinely causes confusion when comparing internet speed in Mbps against download speeds in MB/s.
| Megabits (Mbit) | Kilobits (kbit) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 Mbit | 100.00 kbit |
| 1 Mbit | 1,000.00 kbit |
| 2 Mbit | 2,000.00 kbit |
| 3 Mbit | 3,000.00 kbit |
| 5 Mbit | 5,000.00 kbit |
| 10 Mbit | 10,000.00 kbit |
| 20 Mbit | 20,000.00 kbit |
| 30 Mbit | 30,000.00 kbit |
| 50 Mbit | 50,000.00 kbit |
| 100 Mbit | 100,000.00 kbit |
| 1000 Mbit | 1,000,000.00 kbit |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many kilobits are in 1 megabits?
1 megabits (Mbit) is exactly 1,000.00 kilobits (kbit).
How do I convert megabits to kilobits?
Multiply the value in megabits by 1,000.00 to get the result in kilobits. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.