Megabytes to Megabits
A megabyte is 1,000 kilobytes, a common unit for document, photo, and small app file sizes. A megabit is 1,000 kilobits, the unit internet providers use to advertise download and upload speeds (Mbps). 1 MB equals 8 Mbit, so converting between them is a matter of multiplying by that fixed factor — type any value into the converter below and both sides update instantly as you type.
Both units belong to data, measured here against data's base unit (bit) — every other data unit on this site converts through that same reference point, which is why the table below can also be read as a quick cross-check against nearby values.
Formula
Mbit = MB × 8
MB = Mbit × 0.125
Worked example: 5 MB × 8 = 40 Mbit.
Conversion table
| Megabyte (MB) | Megabit (Mbit) |
|---|---|
| 1 MB | 8 Mbit |
| 2 MB | 16 Mbit |
| 3 MB | 24 Mbit |
| 5 MB | 40 Mbit |
| 10 MB | 80 Mbit |
| 20 MB | 160 Mbit |
| 25 MB | 200 Mbit |
| 50 MB | 400 Mbit |
| 100 MB | 800 Mbit |
| 250 MB | 2,000 Mbit |
| 500 MB | 4,000 Mbit |
| 1,000 MB | 8,000 Mbit |
Frequently asked
- How many Megabits in a megabyte?
- 1 MB equals 8 Mbit.
- How do I convert Megabytes to Megabits?
- Multiply the value in MB by 8 to get Mbit. The converter above does this instantly as you type.
- Is the conversion exact?
- Yes — Megabyte and Megabit are both defined by a fixed conversion factor to data's base unit (bit), so the result shown is exact to the precision displayed, not an approximation.