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Network Bandwidth Calculator
Calculate file transfer times at various network speeds with configurable protocol overhead. Convert between bandwidth units (bps, Kbps, Mbps, Gbps) and data rates (B/s, KB/s, MB/s). Includes presets for 3G, 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, and Thunderbolt. Runs entirely in your browser — your data never leaves your machine.
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Published May 31, 2026
All interactive tools run entirely in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.
How It Works
Enter a data size and network bandwidth to instantly calculate the transfer time. Adjust protocol overhead to account for TCP/IP headers, retransmissions, and other real-world factors. The tool also converts your bandwidth into all common units (bits and bytes per second at every scale).
Features
- 5 data units: Bytes, KB, MB, GB, TB (binary/IEC)
- 5 bandwidth units: bps, Kbps, Mbps, Gbps, Tbps (decimal/SI)
- 11 speed presets: 3G, 4G LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi 5/6, Fast/Gigabit/10G Ethernet, USB 2.0/3.0, Thunderbolt 3
- Protocol overhead: adjustable 0-50% to model real-world throughput
- Bandwidth conversion: instant conversion table for bits and bytes per second
- Smart formatting: durations shown as ms, seconds, minutes, hours, or days
- 5 examples: 4K movie, Docker image, USB backup, web page on 3G, database dump
- Private: all computation runs in your browser — no data transmitted
Use Cases
- Estimating download times for large files before choosing a hosting provider
- Planning data migration windows for database backups
- Comparing real-world transfer speeds across different network technologies
- Calculating bandwidth requirements for video streaming or file sync services