Gigabytes per Second (GB/s)	Terabits per Second (Tbps)
1 GB/s	0.008 Tbps
2 GB/s	0.016 Tbps
5 GB/s	0.04 Tbps
10 GB/s	0.08 Tbps
25 GB/s	0.2 Tbps
50 GB/s	0.4 Tbps
100 GB/s	0.8 Tbps
250 GB/s	2 Tbps
500 GB/s	4 Tbps
1000 GB/s	8 Tbps

Convert Gigabytes per Second to Terabits per Second

Convert gigabytes per second to terabits per second (GB/s to Tbps) with our instant calculator. 1 GB/s = 0.008 Tbps. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

How to Convert Gigabytes per Second to Terabits per Second (GB/s to Tbps)

1 Gigabyte per Second (GB/s) is equal to 0.008 Terabits per Second (Tbps). Divide the gigabyte per second value by 125

Quick Answer 1 GB/s = 0.008 Tbps

Formula Tbps = GB/s / 125

Inverse Factor 1 Tbps = 125 GB/s

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 Gigabytes per Second (GB/s): Gigabyte per Second (GB/s) is a unit in the Data Transfer Rate measurement category. It is widely used in gigabytes per second. Relative to the data transfer rate base unit, 1 GB/s equals 8000000000 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 Gigabytes per Second (Tbps to GB/s) calculator (1 Tbps = 125 GB/s).

Step-by-Step Worked Examples (GB/s to Tbps)

Convert 5 Gigabytes per Second to Terabits per Second: Applying the formula (Tbps = GB/s / 125): starting with 5 GB/s, divide the gigabyte per second value by 125 to get 0.04 Tbps.
Convert 10 Gigabytes per Second to Terabits per Second: Applying the formula (Tbps = GB/s / 125): starting with 10 GB/s, divide the gigabyte per second value by 125 to get 0.08 Tbps.
Convert 50 Gigabytes per Second to Terabits per Second: Applying the formula (Tbps = GB/s / 125): starting with 50 GB/s, divide the gigabyte per second value by 125 to get 0.4 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 gigabytes per second to terabits per second.

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

There are 0.008 terabits per second (Tbps) in 1 gigabyte per second (GB/s). Conversely, 1 terabit per second equals 125 gigabytes per second.

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

To convert gigabytes per second (GB/s) to terabits per second (Tbps), use the formula: Tbps = GB/s / 125. Divide the gigabyte per second value by 125. For example, 10 GB/s equals 0.08 Tbps.

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

To convert in the reverse direction from terabits per second (Tbps) to gigabytes per second (GB/s), use the inverse formula: GB/s = Tbps × 125. Multiply the terabit per second value by 125 (1 Tbps = 125 GB/s).

What is the difference between gigabyte per second (GB/s) and terabit per second (Tbps)?

Both gigabyte per second and terabit per second measure data transfer rate. Gigabyte per Second (GB/s) is a unit in the Data Transfer Rate measurement category. It is widely used in gigabytes per second. Relative to the data transfer rate base unit, 1 GB/s equals 8000000000 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.