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    Bandwidth Calculator

    Calculate file transfer times and streaming bandwidth requirements

    Transfer Calculator

    Calculate how long it takes to transfer files

    Protocol overhead, packet headers, retransmissions

    Network Speeds

    Common network connection speeds

    Results

    Quick Reference

    1 byte8 bits
    1 Mbps0.125 MB/s
    1 Gbps125 MB/s
    10 Gbps1.25 GB/s

    Transfer Time Examples

    1 GB file
    • 100 Mbps: ~1.5 minutes
    • 1 Gbps: ~8 seconds
    • 10 Gbps: ~0.8 seconds
    1 TB file
    • 100 Mbps: ~24 hours
    • 1 Gbps: ~2.4 hours
    • 10 Gbps: ~14 minutes