Use this gigabytes-per-second to gigabits-per-second converter to change a gigabyte per second measurement into its gigabit per second equivalent. Enter a number in the calculator above and the result updates instantly.
Data transfer rate conversions are useful for internet speed, bandwidth, download rates, upload rates, network links, streaming, and storage throughput.
What is a gigabyte per second?
Gigabyte per Second (GB/s) is a data transfer rate unit.
What is a gigabit per second?
Gigabit per Second (Gbps) is a data transfer rate unit.
Gigabytes Per Second to Gigabits Per Second Converter formula
To convert gigabytes per second to gigabits per second, use the formula below.
1 GB/s = 8 Gbps. This relationship is the conversion factor used by the calculator.
How to convert gigabytes-per-second to gigabits-per-second
Start with the gigabyte per second value, apply the formula, and round the result only after the calculation is complete.
Example: 10 GB/s = 80 Gbps.
- 1 GB/s = 8 Gbps
- 10 GB/s = 80 Gbps
- 100 GB/s = 800 Gbps
Manual conversion steps
- Write down the value in gigabytes per second.
- Use the conversion formula: gigabits per second = gigabytes per second x 8.
- Calculate the result in gigabits per second.
- Round the answer to the number of decimal places you need.
For quick checking, the converter above performs the same calculation automatically.
Common gigabytes-per-second to gigabits-per-second use cases
This conversion is useful in practical situations where measurements need to move between different unit systems or audiences.
- Convert gigabytes per second to gigabits per second when comparing internet plans, download speeds, upload rates, network links, and storage throughput.
- Data transfer rate conversions help separate bits from bytes, especially when comparing Mbps internet speeds with MB/s download speeds.
Common mistakes when converting gigabytes-per-second to gigabits-per-second
These are the most common issues to watch for when doing this conversion by hand.
- Do not confuse bits with bytes. 1 byte equals 8 bits, so 100 Mbps is not the same as 100 MB/s.
- Check whether a provider is listing internet speed in bits per second while software shows download speed in bytes per second.
- Avoid mixing decimal network units with binary file-size assumptions when estimating download time.
Gigabytes Per Second to Gigabits Per Second conversion table
| Gigabyte per Second | Gigabit per Second |
|---|---|
| 1 GB/s | 8 Gbps |
| 5 GB/s | 40 Gbps |
| 10 GB/s | 80 Gbps |
| 25 GB/s | 200 Gbps |
| 50 GB/s | 400 Gbps |
| 100 GB/s | 800 Gbps |
How to convert gigabits-per-second to gigabytes-per-second
To reverse the conversion, switch the two units in the calculator or open the reverse conversion page: gigabits-per-second to gigabytes-per-second.
Reversing the units is useful when you already have a value in gigabits per second and need the equivalent value in gigabytes per second.
How to use this gigabytes-per-second to gigabits-per-second converter
- Enter the number you want to convert in the value field.
- Confirm that the from unit is Gigabyte per Second and the to unit is Gigabit per Second.
- Read the converted result in the result box.
- Use the copy button if you want to paste the answer elsewhere.
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FAQ
What is the formula for gigabytes-per-second to gigabits-per-second?
The formula is: gigabits per second = gigabytes per second x 8.
How do I convert gigabytes-per-second to gigabits-per-second by hand?
Write down the value in gigabytes per second, apply the formula, and round the final result in gigabits per second.
How accurate is this converter?
The converter uses standard conversion factors and shows rounded results for readability.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button in the converter or open the related reverse conversion page.
Why do results sometimes have many decimal places?
Some unit conversions do not produce short decimal values. Keep more decimal places for technical work, and round the answer for everyday use.
Why is Mbps different from MB/s?
Mbps means megabits per second, while MB/s means megabytes per second. Since 1 byte equals 8 bits, MB/s values are eight times smaller than Mbps values for the same transfer rate.