Download time

Download time: use file size, connection speed. Review the formula, worked example and calculation steps.

Inputs

Use the units shown
RESULT
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Formula & explanation
Seconds = GB × 8,000 / Mbit/s

Variables & units

File size
GB decimal · minimum 0, maximum 1000000000000
Connection speed
Mbit/s · minimum 0.000001, maximum 1000000000000

Worked example

1 decimal GB at100 Mbit/s takes80 seconds ideally.

Assumptions

Decimal network units, no protocol overhead or speed variation.

Formula version 1.0.0. JavaScript floating-point arithmetic applies. Results display up to 6 decimal places; stored values retain available precision. Use the units shown.

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