Gigabits per Second (Gbps)	Terabits per Second (Tbps)
1 Gbps	0.001 Tbps
2 Gbps	0.002 Tbps
5 Gbps	0.005 Tbps
10 Gbps	0.01 Tbps
25 Gbps	0.025 Tbps
50 Gbps	0.05 Tbps
100 Gbps	0.1 Tbps
250 Gbps	0.25 Tbps
500 Gbps	0.5 Tbps
1000 Gbps	1 Tbps

Convert Gigabits per Second to Terabits per Second

Convert gigabits per second to terabits per second (Gbps to Tbps) with our instant calculator. 1 Gbps = 0.001 Tbps. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

How to Convert Gigabits per Second to Terabits per Second (Gbps to Tbps)

1 Gigabit per Second (Gbps) is equal to 0.001 Terabits per Second (Tbps). Divide the gigabit per second value by 1000

Quick Answer 1 Gbps = 0.001 Tbps

Formula Tbps = Gbps / 1000

Inverse Factor 1 Tbps = 1000 Gbps

Unit Definitions & Metrology Context

Internet service providers advertise bandwidth in Megabits per second (Mbps). Real download speeds are displayed in Megabytes per second (MB/s). 8 Mbps = 1 MB/s.

About Gigabits per Second (Gbps): Gigabit per Second (Gbps) is a unit in the Data Transfer Rate measurement category. It is a standard everyday unit of data transfer rate measurement. Relative to the data transfer rate base unit, 1 Gbps equals 1000000000 Bits per Second (bps).

About Terabits per Second (Tbps): Terabit per Second (Tbps) is a unit in the Data Transfer Rate measurement category. It is widely used in fiber optic & datacenter backbones. Relative to the data transfer rate base unit, 1 Tbps equals 1000000000000 Bits per Second (bps).

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert Terabits per Second to Gigabits per Second (Tbps to Gbps) calculator (1 Tbps = 1000 Gbps).

Step-by-Step Worked Examples (Gbps to Tbps)

Convert 5 Gigabits per Second to Terabits per Second: Applying the formula (Tbps = Gbps / 1000): starting with 5 Gbps, divide the gigabit per second value by 1000 to get 0.005 Tbps.
Convert 10 Gigabits per Second to Terabits per Second: Applying the formula (Tbps = Gbps / 1000): starting with 10 Gbps, divide the gigabit per second value by 1000 to get 0.01 Tbps.
Convert 50 Gigabits per Second to Terabits per Second: Applying the formula (Tbps = Gbps / 1000): starting with 50 Gbps, divide the gigabit per second value by 1000 to get 0.05 Tbps.

Popular Data Transfer Rate Conversions

Megabit per Second ⇄ Megabyte per Second

Divide Mbps bandwidth by 8 to calculate real-world download speed in MB/s.

Gigabit per Second ⇄ Megabit per Second

1 Gigabit per second (Gbps) equals 1,000 Megabits per second (Mbps).

Megabyte per Second ⇄ Megabit per Second

Multiply download rate in MB/s by 8 to determine network bandwidth in Mbps.

Megabit per Second ⇄ Kilobit per Second

1 Megabit per second equals 1,000 Kilobits per second.

Frequently Asked Questions

Verified answers and formulas for converting gigabits per second to terabits per second.

How many terabits per second are in 1 gigabit per second?

There are 0.001 terabits per second (Tbps) in 1 gigabit per second (Gbps). Conversely, 1 terabit per second equals 1000 gigabits per second.

How do you convert gigabits per second to terabits per second?

To convert gigabits per second (Gbps) to terabits per second (Tbps), use the formula: Tbps = Gbps / 1000. Divide the gigabit per second value by 1000. For example, 10 Gbps equals 0.01 Tbps.

How do I convert back from terabits per second to gigabits per second?

To convert in the reverse direction from terabits per second (Tbps) to gigabits per second (Gbps), use the inverse formula: Gbps = Tbps × 1000. Multiply the terabit per second value by 1000 (1 Tbps = 1000 Gbps).

What is the difference between gigabit per second (Gbps) and terabit per second (Tbps)?

Both gigabit per second and terabit per second measure data transfer rate. Gigabit per Second (Gbps) is a unit in the Data Transfer Rate measurement category. It is a standard everyday unit of data transfer rate measurement. Relative to the data transfer rate base unit, 1 Gbps equals 1000000000 Bits per Second (bps). Terabit per Second (Tbps) is a unit in the Data Transfer Rate measurement category. It is widely used in fiber optic & datacenter backbones. Relative to the data transfer rate base unit, 1 Tbps equals 1000000000000 Bits per Second (bps).

Why is my download speed slower than my internet plan in Mbps?

Internet plans are sold in megabits (Mbps), while files download in megabytes (MB/s). Because 8 bits equal 1 byte, a 100 Mbps connection downloads at maximum ~12.5 MB/s.