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Kilobits per Second to Bits per Second Converter

Convert kilobits per second (kbps) to bits per second (bps)

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1,000 bps
Bits per Second

1 kbps = 1,000 bps

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How to convert kilobits per second to bits per second

One kilobit per second equals 1,000 bits per second, so multiply the number of kilobits per second by 1,000.

bps = kbps × 1,000

1 kbps = 1,000 bps · 1 bps = 0.001 kbps

Worked example

To convert 5 kilobits per second to bits per second: 5 kbps × 1,000 = 5,000 bps.

About kilobits per second (kbps)

Kilobits per second is 1,000 bps, typical of old dial-up and 2G connections.

About bits per second (bps)

Bits per second is the base unit of data transfer rate.

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Frequently asked questions

How many bits per second are in one kilobit per second?

One kilobit per second equals 1,000 bits per second.

How many kilobits per second are in one bit per second?

One bit per second equals 0.001 kilobits per second.

How do I convert kilobits per second to bits per second?

Use the formula bps = kbps × 1,000. For example, 5 kbps × 1,000 = 5,000 bps.