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Bits per second to Kilobits per second

Convert bits per second to kilobits per second (bit/s to kbit/s). 1 bit/s = 0.001 kbit/s. Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.

A quick reference1 bit/s = 0.001 kbit/s
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How to convert bits per second to kilobits per second

Multiply the amount in bits per second by 0.001 to get kilobits per second. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.

kbit/s = bit/s × 0.001

Worked example

1 bit/s = 0.001 kbit/s. Change the amount in the calculator above to use your own value.

Units and assumptions

Eight bits equal one byte. Decimal k, M and G prefixes use powers of 1,000; MiB uses 1,048,576 bytes. These are nominal transfer rates, without protocol overhead.

Calculator results use floating-point arithmetic and are rounded for display. The reference table below uses up to 12 significant digits.

Bits per second to Kilobits per second table

Common values, rounded for display
Bits per second (bit/s)Kilobits per second (kbit/s)
00
10.001
50.005
100.01
250.025
1000.1
1,0001

About this conversion

What is the formula for bits per second to kilobits per second?

kbit/s = bit/s × 0.001. Multiply the amount in bits per second by 0.001 to get kilobits per second. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.

How do I convert back to bits per second?

Use the kilobits per second to bits per second calculator to reverse this conversion. You can also use Swap units in the calculator above.

Can I use a different pair of units?

Choose another unit in the calculator, or open the data transfer rate converter to browse all supported pairs.

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