Download Time Calculator
How long to download a file at a given connection speed.
Result
Time (seconds)
800
Time (minutes)
13.33
How it works
Time = file size (MB) × 8 ÷ speed (Mbps)
Speeds are in megabits per second (Mbps) but files are in megabytes (MB), and 1 byte = 8 bits — so a 50 Mbps line downloads about 6.25 MB per second.
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Frequently asked questions
Why multiply by 8?
Because 1 byte = 8 bits. File sizes use bytes (MB); speeds use bits (Mbps).
Why is the real time longer?
Overhead, server limits and Wi-Fi mean you rarely get the full advertised speed.
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