Kbps to Mbps Converter
Convert kilobits per second (kbps) to megabits per second (Mbps) instantly. Type a value — the result updates as you type, and the swap button converts the other way.
Kbps to Mbps formula
Mbps = kbps ÷ 1000
1 kilobit per second = 0.001 megabits per second · 1 megabit per second = 1000 kilobits per second
To convert kilobits per second to megabits per second, divide the value by 1000. For example, 1500 kbps:
Mbps = 1500 ÷ 1000Mbps = 1.5
So 1500 kbps = 1.5 Mbps.
Mental math shortcut
This conversion is exact, so there is no need to estimate: just divide by 1,000.
Kbps to Mbps conversion table
Mbps back to Kbps
The same values converted the other way, rounded for everyday use:
| Megabits per second | Kilobits per second |
|---|---|
| 0.056 Mbps | 56 kbps |
| 0.128 Mbps | 128 kbps |
| 0.32 Mbps | 320 kbps |
| 0.5 Mbps | 500 kbps |
| 1 Mbps | 1000 kbps |
| 1.5 Mbps | 1500 kbps |
| 5 Mbps | 5000 kbps |
About the units
Kilobits per second (kbps)
Kilobits per second (kbps) measure slower data rates such as audio bitrates. 1,000 kbps = 1 Mbps.
Megabits per second (Mbps)
Megabits per second is how internet and network speeds are advertised. There are 8 bits in a byte, so 100 Mbps moves at most 12.5 megabytes per second.
Frequently asked questions
How many megabits per second are in a kilobit per second?
One kilobit per second equals 0.001 megabits per second.
What is 1500 Kbps in Mbps?
1500 kbps = 1.5 Mbps.
How do I convert Mbps back to Kbps?
Multiply the megabits per second by 1000.