The easiest way to convert MB/s to mbps is by using this converter. If you need a step by step solution: it is easiest to first convert each metric to bits per second, then convert back to the needed unit. For example, let us say you want to esimate how fast your connection needs to be to allow you to transfer 5 MB/s.
What is a megabyte (MiB)?
The standards bodies have deprecated this usage of the megabyte in favor of a new set of binary prefixes, in which this quantity is designated by the unit mebibyte (MiB). The unit megabyte is commonly used for 1000 2 (one million) bytes or 1024 2 bytes.
How many bytes in 1 MB?
1 MB = 1 024 000 bytes (= 1000×1024 B) is the definition used to describe the formatted capacity of the 1.44 MB 3.5-inch HD floppy disk, which actually has a capacity of 1 474 560 bytes.
