Hello, I'm a telecommunications expert with a focus on network speeds and data transmission. When we talk about internet speeds, it's crucial to understand the difference between megabytes per second (MB/s) and megabits per second (Mbps). The confusion often arises because the prefix 'mega' is used for both, but they represent different units.

Megabytes are a unit of data size, and they are part of the International System of Units (SI). One megabyte (MB) is equal to one million bytes. In terms of bits, since there are 8 bits in a byte, one megabyte is equal to 8 million bits (8 * 10^6 bits).

Megabit, on the other hand, is a unit of data speed and is also part of the SI. One megabit (Mb) is equal to one million bits (10^6 bits). It's important to note that 'bit' and 'byte' are different; a bit is the smallest unit of data in computing and digital communications, while a byte is typically 8 bits.

Now, to convert Mbps to MB/s, you divide the number of megabits by 8 because there are 8 bits in a byte. This is a straightforward conversion:

\[ \text{MB/s} = \frac{\text{Mbps}}{8} \]

So, if we have 100 Mbps, the calculation would be:

\[ 100 \text{ Mbps} = \frac{100}{8} \text{ MB/s} = 12.5 \text{ MB/s} \]

This means that 100 Mbps is equivalent to 12.5 megabytes per second.

It's also worth noting that the conversion table you've provided seems to be a bit off. The correct conversion should consistently show a decrease by a factor of 8 as you go from Mbps to MB/s. For example, if 100 Mbps is 12.5 MB/s, then 97 Mbps should be slightly less than 12.125 MB/s, not exactly 12.125 MB/s. The exact value for 97 Mbps would be approximately 12.125 MB/s, but it should be calculated as:

\[ 97 \text{ Mbps} = \frac{97}{8} \text{ MB/s} \approx 12.125 \text{ MB/s} \]

This distinction is important because it ensures accuracy when discussing network speeds and data transfer rates. It's common for people to mix up these units, especially when discussing broadband internet speeds. Understanding the difference and how to convert between them is key to making informed decisions about internet plans and assessing the performance of your network.

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Mbps to MB/s Conversion TableMegabit per secondMegabyte per second97 Mbps12.125 MB/s98 Mbps12.25 MB/s99 Mbps12.375 MB/s100 Mbps12.5 MB/s46 more rowsread more >>