🌐 Data Transfer Rate Converter

Convert between data transfer rate units for networking and IT with bandwidth calculations

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100 Mbps
= 0.1 Gbps
1 Gbps
= 1,000 Mbps
8 Mbps
= 1 MB/s
1 MB/s
= 8 Mbps
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📞 Dial-up Modem
56 kbps
Vintage internet connection, now mostly obsolete
📡 DSL Basic
1.5 Mbps
Entry-level broadband internet
🏠 Cable Internet
25 Mbps
Standard home broadband for streaming
⚡ Fast Broadband
100 Mbps
High-speed home internet, 4K streaming
🚀 Gigabit Internet
1 Gbps
Ultra-fast home fiber connection
🏢 Enterprise Network
10 Gbps
Business-grade network infrastructure
🌐 Backbone Network
100 Gbps
Internet service provider backbone
🌍 Internet Backbone
1 Tbps
Major internet infrastructure links

📡 Transfer Rate Units

Unit Full Name Bits per Second
bps Bit per second 1
kbps Kilobit per second 1,000
Mbps Megabit per second 1,000,000
Gbps Gigabit per second 1,000,000,000
Tbps Terabit per second 1,000,000,000,000

🔄 Bits vs Bytes

Important Distinction:

  • Bits (b): Network speeds (Mbps, Gbps)
  • Bytes (B): File sizes and transfer rates (MB/s, GB/s)
  • Conversion: 1 Byte = 8 Bits
  • Example: 100 Mbps = 12.5 MB/s

Why the difference?

  • Internet speeds marketed in bits (larger numbers)
  • File downloads shown in bytes (actual file size)
  • Always divide by 8 to convert bits to bytes

🌐 Real-World Applications

Streaming Requirements:

  • SD Video: 3-5 Mbps
  • HD Video: 8-12 Mbps
  • 4K Video: 25-50 Mbps
  • 8K Video: 100+ Mbps

Gaming & Video Calls:

  • Online Gaming: 3-10 Mbps
  • Video Calling: 1-3 Mbps
  • 4K Video Call: 8-15 Mbps

🏢 Network Types

Home Internet:

  • DSL: 1-100 Mbps
  • Cable: 10-1,000 Mbps
  • Fiber: 100-10,000 Mbps
  • Satellite: 12-100 Mbps

Business Networks:

  • T1 Line: 1.544 Mbps
  • Ethernet: 100 Mbps - 100 Gbps
  • OC-3: 155 Mbps
  • OC-192: 10 Gbps
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