Kilobits per hour (Kb/hour) to Megabits per second (Mb/s) conversion

Kilobits per hour to Megabits per second conversion table

Kilobits per hour (Kb/hour)Megabits per second (Mb/s)
00
12.7777777777778e-7
25.5555555555556e-7
38.3333333333333e-7
40.000001111111111111
50.000001388888888889
60.000001666666666667
70.000001944444444444
80.000002222222222222
90.0000025
100.000002777777777778
200.000005555555555556
300.000008333333333333
400.00001111111111111
500.00001388888888889
600.00001666666666667
700.00001944444444444
800.00002222222222222
900.000025
1000.00002777777777778
10000.0002777777777778

How to convert kilobits per hour to megabits per second?

Absolutely, I'd be happy to explain how to convert 1 Kilobit per hour (kb/h) to Megabits per second (Mbps) and provide insights for both base 10 (decimal) and base 2 (binary) systems.

1. Understanding the Units:

  • Kilobits (kb): In base 10, 1 Kilobit = 1,000 bits. In base 2, 1 Kilobit = 1,024 bits.
  • Megabits (Mb): In base 10, 1 Megabit = 1,000,000 bits. In base 2, 1 Megabit = 1,048,576 bits.
  • Seconds and Hours: 1 hour = 3,600 seconds.

2. Conversion Process:

Base 10 Conversion:

Step-by-Step:

  1. Convert Kilobits per hour to Kilobits per second: 1 kb/h×1 hour3,600 seconds=1 kb3,600 s 1 \text{ kb/h} \times \frac{1 \text{ hour}}{3,600 \text{ seconds}} = \frac{1 \text{ kb}}{3,600 \text{ s}}

  2. Convert Kilobits to Megabits: 1 kb3,600 s×1 Mb1,000 kb=13,600,000 Mb/s \frac{1 \text{ kb}}{3,600 \text{ s}} \times \frac{1 \text{ Mb}}{1,000 \text{ kb}} = \frac{1}{3,600,000} \text{ Mb/s}

So, in base 10: 1 kb/h=2.777×107 Mbps 1 \text{ kb/h} = 2.777 \times 10^{-7} \text{ Mbps}

Base 2 Conversion:

Step-by-Step:

  1. Convert Kilobits per hour to Kilobits per second: 1 kb/h×1 hour3,600 seconds=1 kb3,600 s 1 \text{ kb/h} \times \frac{1 \text{ hour}}{3,600 \text{ seconds}} = \frac{1 \text{ kb}}{3,600 \text{ s}}

  2. Convert Kilobits to Megabits: 1 kb (1024 bits in base 2)3,600 s×1 Mb (1,048,576 bits)1,024 kb=13,600×11,024×1,048,576 Mb/s=13,600×1,024 Mb/s \frac{1 \text{ kb (1024 bits in base 2)}}{3,600 \text{ s}} \times \frac{1 \text{ Mb (1,048,576 bits)}}{1,024 \text{ kb}} = \frac{1}{3,600} \times \frac{1}{1,024} \times 1,048,576 \text{ Mb/s} = \frac{1}{3,600} \times 1,024 \text{ Mb/s}

So, in base 2: 1 kb/h=1,0243,600,000 Mbps2.844×107 Mbps 1 \text{ kb/h} = \frac{1,024}{3,600,000} \text{ Mbps} \approx 2.844 \times 10^{-7} \text{ Mbps}

3. Real World Examples:

  • 10 Kilobits per hour (base 10): 10 kb3,600,000 s=2.777×106 Mbps \frac{10 \text{ kb}}{3,600,000} \text{ s} = 2.777 \times 10^{-6} \text{ Mbps}

  • 100 Kilobits per hour (base 2): 1,024×1003,600,000 Mbps=2.844×105 Mbps \frac{1,024 \times 100}{3,600,000} \text{ Mbps} = 2.844 \times 10^{-5} \text{ Mbps}

  • 1,000 Kilobits per hour (base 10): 1,000 kb3,600,000 s=2.777×104 Mbps \frac{1,000 \text{ kb}}{3,600,000} \text{ s} = 2.777 \times 10^{-4} \text{ Mbps}

These conversions might seem small due to the large divisor (3,600,000 or 3,686,400 for base 2), but they illustrate the basic principles of converting between these different units of data transfer rate. It’s important to choose the correct base (10 or 2) based on the context in which the data rate is being used.

See below section for step by step unit conversion with formulas and explanations. Please refer to the table below for a list of all the Megabits per second to other unit conversions.

What is Kilobits per hour?

Kilobits per hour (kbph or kb/h) is a unit used to measure the speed of data transfer. It indicates the number of kilobits (thousands of bits) of data that are transmitted or processed in one hour. This unit is commonly used to express relatively slow data transfer rates.

Understanding Kilobits and Bits

Before diving into kilobits per hour, let's clarify the basics:

  • Bit: The fundamental unit of information in computing, represented as either 0 or 1.

  • Kilobit (kb): A unit of data equal to 1,000 bits (decimal, base 10) or 1,024 bits (binary, base 2).

    • Decimal: 1 kb = 10310^3 bits = 1,000 bits
    • Binary: 1 kb = 2102^{10} bits = 1,024 bits

Defining Kilobits per Hour

Kilobits per hour signifies the quantity of data, measured in kilobits, that can be moved or processed over a period of one hour. It is calculated as:

Data Transfer Rate (kbph)=Amount of Data (kb)Time (hour)\text{Data Transfer Rate (kbph)} = \frac{\text{Amount of Data (kb)}}{\text{Time (hour)}}

Decimal vs. Binary Kilobits per Hour

Since a kilobit can be interpreted in both decimal (base 10) and binary (base 2), the value of kilobits per hour will differ depending on the base used:

  • Decimal (Base 10): 1 kbph = 1,000 bits per hour
  • Binary (Base 2): 1 kbph = 1,024 bits per hour

In practice, the decimal definition is more commonly used, especially when dealing with network speeds and storage capacities.

Real-World Examples of Kilobits per Hour

While modern internet connections are significantly faster, kilobits per hour was relevant in earlier stages of technology.

  • Early Dial-up Modems: Very old dial-up connections operated at speeds in the range of a few kilobits per hour (e.g., 2.4 kbph, 9.6 kbph).
  • Machine to Machine (M2M) communication: Certain very low bandwidth applications for sensor data transfer might operate in this range, such as very infrequent updates from remote monitoring devices.

Historical Context and Relevance

While there isn't a specific law or famous person directly associated with kilobits per hour, the concept of data transfer rates is deeply rooted in the history of computing and telecommunications. Claude Shannon, an American mathematician, and electrical engineer, is considered the "father of information theory." His work laid the foundation for understanding data compression and reliable communication, concepts fundamental to data transfer rates. You can read more about Claude Shannon.

What is Megabits per second?

Here's a breakdown of what Megabits per second (Mbps) means, how it's used, and some real-world examples.

Definition of Megabits per Second (Mbps)

Megabits per second (Mbps) is a unit of measurement for data transfer rate, quantifying the amount of data that can be transmitted over a network or communication channel in one second. It's commonly used to describe internet connection speeds, network bandwidth, and data transfer rates for storage devices.

How Mbps is Formed (Base 10 vs. Base 2)

It's crucial to distinguish between base 10 (decimal) and base 2 (binary) interpretations of "mega," as this affects the actual data volume:

  • Base 10 (Decimal): In this context, "mega" means 1,000,000 (10610^6). Therefore, 1 Mbps (decimal) equals 1,000,000 bits per second. This is often used by internet service providers (ISPs) when advertising connection speeds.

  • Base 2 (Binary): In computing, "mega" can also refer to 2202^{20} which is 1,048,576. When referring to memory or storage, mebibit (Mibit) is used to avoid confusion. Therefore, 1 Mibps equals 1,048,576 bits per second.

    Important Note: While technically correct, you'll rarely see "Mibps" used to describe internet speeds. ISPs almost universally use the decimal definition of Mbps.

Calculation

To convert Mbps to other related units, you can use the following:

  • Kilobits per second (kbps): 1 Mbps = 1000 kbps (decimal) or 1024 kbps (binary approximation).
  • Bytes per second (Bps): 1 Mbps = 125,000 Bps (decimal) or 131,072 Bps (binary). (Since 1 byte = 8 bits)
  • Megabytes per second (MBps): 1 MBps = 1,000,000 Bytes per second = 8 Mbps (decimal).

Real-World Examples

Here are some examples of what different Mbps speeds can support:

  • 1-5 Mbps: Basic web browsing, email, and standard-definition video streaming.
  • 10-25 Mbps: HD video streaming, online gaming, and video conferencing.
  • 25-100 Mbps: Multiple HD video streams, faster downloads, and smoother online gaming.
  • 100-500 Mbps: 4K video streaming, large file downloads, and support for multiple devices simultaneously.
  • 1 Gbps (1000 Mbps): Ultra-fast speeds suitable for data-intensive tasks, streaming high-resolution content on numerous devices, and supporting smart homes with many connected devices.

Mbps and Network Performance

A higher Mbps value generally indicates a faster and more reliable internet connection. However, actual speeds can be affected by factors such as network congestion, the capabilities of your devices, and the quality of your network hardware.

Bandwidth vs. Throughput

While often used interchangeably, bandwidth and throughput have distinct meanings:

  • Bandwidth: The theoretical maximum data transfer rate. This is the advertised speed.
  • Throughput: The actual data transfer rate achieved, which is often lower than the bandwidth due to overhead, network congestion, and other factors.

For further exploration, refer to resources like Speedtest by Ookla to assess your connection speed and compare it against global averages. You can also explore Cloudflare's Learning Center for a detailed explanation of bandwidth vs. throughput.

Complete Kilobits per hour conversion table

Enter # of Kilobits per hour
Convert 1 Kb/hour to other unitsResult
Kilobits per hour to bits per second (Kb/hour to bit/s)0.2777777777778
Kilobits per hour to Kilobits per second (Kb/hour to Kb/s)0.0002777777777778
Kilobits per hour to Kibibits per second (Kb/hour to Kib/s)0.0002712673611111
Kilobits per hour to Megabits per second (Kb/hour to Mb/s)2.7777777777778e-7
Kilobits per hour to Mebibits per second (Kb/hour to Mib/s)2.6490953233507e-7
Kilobits per hour to Gigabits per second (Kb/hour to Gb/s)2.7777777777778e-10
Kilobits per hour to Gibibits per second (Kb/hour to Gib/s)2.5870071517097e-10
Kilobits per hour to Terabits per second (Kb/hour to Tb/s)2.7777777777778e-13
Kilobits per hour to Tebibits per second (Kb/hour to Tib/s)2.5263741715915e-13
Kilobits per hour to bits per minute (Kb/hour to bit/minute)16.666666666667
Kilobits per hour to Kilobits per minute (Kb/hour to Kb/minute)0.01666666666667
Kilobits per hour to Kibibits per minute (Kb/hour to Kib/minute)0.01627604166667
Kilobits per hour to Megabits per minute (Kb/hour to Mb/minute)0.00001666666666667
Kilobits per hour to Mebibits per minute (Kb/hour to Mib/minute)0.0000158945719401
Kilobits per hour to Gigabits per minute (Kb/hour to Gb/minute)1.6666666666667e-8
Kilobits per hour to Gibibits per minute (Kb/hour to Gib/minute)1.5522042910258e-8
Kilobits per hour to Terabits per minute (Kb/hour to Tb/minute)1.6666666666667e-11
Kilobits per hour to Tebibits per minute (Kb/hour to Tib/minute)1.5158245029549e-11
Kilobits per hour to bits per hour (Kb/hour to bit/hour)1000
Kilobits per hour to Kibibits per hour (Kb/hour to Kib/hour)0.9765625
Kilobits per hour to Megabits per hour (Kb/hour to Mb/hour)0.001
Kilobits per hour to Mebibits per hour (Kb/hour to Mib/hour)0.0009536743164063
Kilobits per hour to Gigabits per hour (Kb/hour to Gb/hour)0.000001
Kilobits per hour to Gibibits per hour (Kb/hour to Gib/hour)9.3132257461548e-7
Kilobits per hour to Terabits per hour (Kb/hour to Tb/hour)1e-9
Kilobits per hour to Tebibits per hour (Kb/hour to Tib/hour)9.0949470177293e-10
Kilobits per hour to bits per day (Kb/hour to bit/day)24000
Kilobits per hour to Kilobits per day (Kb/hour to Kb/day)24
Kilobits per hour to Kibibits per day (Kb/hour to Kib/day)23.4375
Kilobits per hour to Megabits per day (Kb/hour to Mb/day)0.024
Kilobits per hour to Mebibits per day (Kb/hour to Mib/day)0.02288818359375
Kilobits per hour to Gigabits per day (Kb/hour to Gb/day)0.000024
Kilobits per hour to Gibibits per day (Kb/hour to Gib/day)0.00002235174179077
Kilobits per hour to Terabits per day (Kb/hour to Tb/day)2.4e-8
Kilobits per hour to Tebibits per day (Kb/hour to Tib/day)2.182787284255e-8
Kilobits per hour to bits per month (Kb/hour to bit/month)720000
Kilobits per hour to Kilobits per month (Kb/hour to Kb/month)720
Kilobits per hour to Kibibits per month (Kb/hour to Kib/month)703.125
Kilobits per hour to Megabits per month (Kb/hour to Mb/month)0.72
Kilobits per hour to Mebibits per month (Kb/hour to Mib/month)0.6866455078125
Kilobits per hour to Gigabits per month (Kb/hour to Gb/month)0.00072
Kilobits per hour to Gibibits per month (Kb/hour to Gib/month)0.0006705522537231
Kilobits per hour to Terabits per month (Kb/hour to Tb/month)7.2e-7
Kilobits per hour to Tebibits per month (Kb/hour to Tib/month)6.5483618527651e-7
Kilobits per hour to Bytes per second (Kb/hour to Byte/s)0.03472222222222
Kilobits per hour to Kilobytes per second (Kb/hour to KB/s)0.00003472222222222
Kilobits per hour to Kibibytes per second (Kb/hour to KiB/s)0.00003390842013889
Kilobits per hour to Megabytes per second (Kb/hour to MB/s)3.4722222222222e-8
Kilobits per hour to Mebibytes per second (Kb/hour to MiB/s)3.3113691541884e-8
Kilobits per hour to Gigabytes per second (Kb/hour to GB/s)3.4722222222222e-11
Kilobits per hour to Gibibytes per second (Kb/hour to GiB/s)3.2337589396371e-11
Kilobits per hour to Terabytes per second (Kb/hour to TB/s)3.4722222222222e-14
Kilobits per hour to Tebibytes per second (Kb/hour to TiB/s)3.1579677144893e-14
Kilobits per hour to Bytes per minute (Kb/hour to Byte/minute)2.0833333333333
Kilobits per hour to Kilobytes per minute (Kb/hour to KB/minute)0.002083333333333
Kilobits per hour to Kibibytes per minute (Kb/hour to KiB/minute)0.002034505208333
Kilobits per hour to Megabytes per minute (Kb/hour to MB/minute)0.000002083333333333
Kilobits per hour to Mebibytes per minute (Kb/hour to MiB/minute)0.000001986821492513
Kilobits per hour to Gigabytes per minute (Kb/hour to GB/minute)2.0833333333333e-9
Kilobits per hour to Gibibytes per minute (Kb/hour to GiB/minute)1.9402553637822e-9
Kilobits per hour to Terabytes per minute (Kb/hour to TB/minute)2.0833333333333e-12
Kilobits per hour to Tebibytes per minute (Kb/hour to TiB/minute)1.8947806286936e-12
Kilobits per hour to Bytes per hour (Kb/hour to Byte/hour)125
Kilobits per hour to Kilobytes per hour (Kb/hour to KB/hour)0.125
Kilobits per hour to Kibibytes per hour (Kb/hour to KiB/hour)0.1220703125
Kilobits per hour to Megabytes per hour (Kb/hour to MB/hour)0.000125
Kilobits per hour to Mebibytes per hour (Kb/hour to MiB/hour)0.0001192092895508
Kilobits per hour to Gigabytes per hour (Kb/hour to GB/hour)1.25e-7
Kilobits per hour to Gibibytes per hour (Kb/hour to GiB/hour)1.1641532182693e-7
Kilobits per hour to Terabytes per hour (Kb/hour to TB/hour)1.25e-10
Kilobits per hour to Tebibytes per hour (Kb/hour to TiB/hour)1.1368683772162e-10
Kilobits per hour to Bytes per day (Kb/hour to Byte/day)3000
Kilobits per hour to Kilobytes per day (Kb/hour to KB/day)3
Kilobits per hour to Kibibytes per day (Kb/hour to KiB/day)2.9296875
Kilobits per hour to Megabytes per day (Kb/hour to MB/day)0.003
Kilobits per hour to Mebibytes per day (Kb/hour to MiB/day)0.002861022949219
Kilobits per hour to Gigabytes per day (Kb/hour to GB/day)0.000003
Kilobits per hour to Gibibytes per day (Kb/hour to GiB/day)0.000002793967723846
Kilobits per hour to Terabytes per day (Kb/hour to TB/day)3e-9
Kilobits per hour to Tebibytes per day (Kb/hour to TiB/day)2.7284841053188e-9
Kilobits per hour to Bytes per month (Kb/hour to Byte/month)90000
Kilobits per hour to Kilobytes per month (Kb/hour to KB/month)90
Kilobits per hour to Kibibytes per month (Kb/hour to KiB/month)87.890625
Kilobits per hour to Megabytes per month (Kb/hour to MB/month)0.09
Kilobits per hour to Mebibytes per month (Kb/hour to MiB/month)0.08583068847656
Kilobits per hour to Gigabytes per month (Kb/hour to GB/month)0.00009
Kilobits per hour to Gibibytes per month (Kb/hour to GiB/month)0.00008381903171539
Kilobits per hour to Terabytes per month (Kb/hour to TB/month)9e-8
Kilobits per hour to Tebibytes per month (Kb/hour to TiB/month)8.1854523159564e-8

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