DATA TRANSFER CONVERSION
Kilobyte per second to Kilobit per second.
Convert kilobyte per second (kB/s) to kilobit per second (kbit/s), with the math explained.
1 kB/s = 8 kbit/s
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How to convert kilobyte per second to kilobit per second
Multiply your kilobyte per second value by 8 to get the equivalent in kilobit per second. Both units are normalized through the bit per second.
kbit/s = kB/s × 810 kB/s = 80 kbit/s
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kB/s to kbit/s conversion table
| Kilobyte per second (kB/s) | Kilobit per second (kbit/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 kB/s | 8 kbit/s |
| 2 kB/s | 16 kbit/s |
| 5 kB/s | 40 kbit/s |
| 10 kB/s | 80 kbit/s |
| 20 kB/s | 160 kbit/s |
| 50 kB/s | 400 kbit/s |
| 100 kB/s | 800 kbit/s |
| 500 kB/s | 4,000 kbit/s |
| 1,000 kB/s | 8,000 kbit/s |
About the kilobyte per second
The kilobyte per second (kB/s) is a unit of data transfer. One kilobyte per second equals 8,000 bit per second (base unit) in this calculator.
All kilobyte per second conversionsAbout the kilobit per second
The kilobit per second (kbit/s) is a unit of data transfer. One kilobit per second equals 1,000 bit per second (base unit) in this calculator.
All kilobit per second conversionsCommon questions
What is 1 kB/s in kbit/s?
One kilobyte per second equals 8 kbit/s. Use the formula above for other values.
Why might another calculator show a different last digit?
Calculators may round at different stages or use different unit conventions. We keep full JavaScript numeric precision during calculation and round only for display. Choose up to 15 significant digits. Check US versus UK units and the notes for this category.
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