Data Transfer Time Calculator

Estimate how long a file takes to transfer at a stated connection speed.

Compare a data size with a megabit or gigabit-per-second link.

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Estimate data transfer time

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Data size

Connection speed

Use the link speed in megabits per second.

Mbps

Size unit

Seconds

66.7

Minutes

1.11

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For estimating ideal transfer duration from file size and link speed.

calculator guide

Converts MB or GB to decimal bits and divides by the entered Mbps link speed.

Use this calculator with your own values, then review the clearly labelled result and copy it when you need it elsewhere.

See estimated seconds and minutes.

Estimate a 5 GB transfer at 100 Mbps.

It does not account for network overhead or slowdowns.

This calculator runs locally in this browser. It does not account for network overhead or slowdowns.

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