Bit per Second

bps

Base unit of data transfer rate

About Bit per Second (bps)

The fundamental unit of data transfer rate, bits per second measures the speed at which individual binary digits are transmitted. While rarely used in isolation today, bps is the basis for all network speed measurements. Early telegraph systems transmitted just a few bits per second.

Category
Data Transfer Rate
Symbol
bps
Also known as
bps bits per second b/s
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CONVERT TO

Kilobit per Second kbps Megabit per Second Mbps Gigabit per Second Gbps Terabit per Second Tbps Byte per Second B/s Kilobyte per Second KB/s Megabyte per Second MB/s Gigabyte per Second GB/s

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Bit per Second (bps)?

Base unit of data transfer rate

How many Kilobit per Second (kbps) are in one Bit per Second (bps)?

One Bit per Second (bps) equals 0.001 Kilobit per Second (kbps).

How many Megabit per Second (Mbps) are in one Bit per Second (bps)?

One Bit per Second (bps) equals 0.000001 Megabit per Second (Mbps).

How many Gigabit per Second (Gbps) are in one Bit per Second (bps)?

One Bit per Second (bps) equals 1 × 10⁻⁹ Gigabit per Second (Gbps).

How do I convert Bit per Second to Kilobit per Second?

To convert Bit per Second to Kilobit per Second, multiply the value by 0.001 (1 bps = 0.001 kbps).