Data Rate Converter
Bits per second
Definition: Bits per second (symbol: bps or b/s) is the fundamental unit of data transfer rate. It measures the number of bits (zeros and ones) transmitted over a digital network in one second.
History/origin: Measuring data transmission in bits per second dates back to the very early days of computing and telecommunications, forming the basis for assessing modem speeds and network bandwidth.
Current use: While a single bit per second is too slow for practical use today, it remains the mathematical base unit from which all modern network speeds (Kbps, Mbps, Gbps) are calculated.
Bytes per second
Definition: A byte per second (symbol: B/s) is a unit of data transfer rate that measures the transmission of bytes. Since one byte consists of 8 bits, 1 B/s is exactly equal to 8 bps.
History/origin: The byte was established as the standard unit of computer memory and file size because it represents the amount of memory needed to store a single text character.
Current use: While B/s is rarely used alone due to its small size, its multiples (KB/s, MB/s) are the standard for measuring how fast files are actually downloaded to a device.
Bits per second to Bytes per second Conversion Table
| Bits per second [bps] | Bytes per second [Bps] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 bps | 0.00125 Bps |
| 0.1 bps | 0.0125 Bps |
| 1 bps | 0.125 Bps |
| 2 bps | 0.25 Bps |
| 3 bps | 0.375 Bps |
| 5 bps | 0.625 Bps |
| 10 bps | 1.25 Bps |
| 20 bps | 2.5 Bps |
| 50 bps | 6.25 Bps |
| 100 bps | 12.5 Bps |
| 1000 bps | 125 Bps |
How to Convert Bits per second to Bytes per second
1 bps = 0.125 Bps
1 Bps = 8 bps
Example: convert 15 bps to Bps:
15 bps = 15 × 0.125 Bps = 1.875 Bps
Did You Know?
- The term "bit" is a portmanteau of "binary digit." It is the most basic unit of information in computing, representing either a 0 or a 1.