Bits per Second to Kilobits per Second Converter
Convert bits per second (bps) to kilobits per second (kbps)
Result
0.001 kbps
Kilobits per Second
1 bps = 0.001 kbps
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How to convert bits per second to kilobits per second
There are 1,000 bits per second in one kilobit per second, so divide the number of bits per second by 1,000.
kbps = bps ÷ 1,000
1 bps = 0.001 kbps · 1 kbps = 1,000 bps
Worked example
To convert 5 bits per second to kilobits per second: 5 bps ÷ 1,000 = 0.005 kbps.
About bits per second (bps)
Bits per second is the base unit of data transfer rate.
About kilobits per second (kbps)
Kilobits per second is 1,000 bps, typical of old dial-up and 2G connections.
More conversions
Bits per Second to other units
Frequently asked questions
How many kilobits per second are in one bit per second?
One bit per second equals 0.001 kilobits per second.
How many bits per second are in one kilobit per second?
One kilobit per second equals 1,000 bits per second.
How do I convert bits per second to kilobits per second?
Use the formula kbps = bps ÷ 1,000. For example, 5 bps ÷ 1,000 = 0.005 kbps.