KB/s to Kbits/s
1 KB/s = 8 Kbits/s
8
About these units
KB/s
Kilobytes per second equals 1,000 bytes per second, a familiar unit for file download speeds.
Kbits/s
Kilobits per second equals 1,000 bits per second, once typical of dial-up modems and still used for audio streams.
Conversion formula
To convert KB/s to Kbit/s, multiply the value by 8.
Quick reference
| KB/s | Kbits/s |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 5 | 40 |
| 10 | 80 |
| 100 | 800 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many Kbits/s are in one KB/s?
- 1 KB/s = 8 Kbits/s.
- How many KB/s are in one Kbit/s?
- 1 Kbit/s = 0.125 KB/s.
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