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Data Transfer Calculator

Estimate how long a file takes to transfer from file size and network speed.

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Decimal gigabytes.

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Network speed in megabits per second.

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Formula

Time in seconds = file size × 8,000 ÷ speed in Mbps.

Time in seconds = file size × 8,000 ÷ speed in Mbps.

How it works

1

Enter file size.

2

Enter connection speed in Mbps.

3

Review seconds, minutes and hours.

Important notes

Actual transfer time is usually longer because of protocol overhead, congestion and speed variation.