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Download Time Calculator

Estimated download time from file size and speed.

Estimate how long a download will take given a file size in MB or GB and an internet connection speed in Mbps.

Daniel Oh By Daniel Oh
Published Last reviewed 1 min read

Inputs

MB
Mbps

Results

Enter values and click Calculate to see results.
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How to use this calculator

  1. Fill in the inputs above using the units you already have.
  2. Values update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.
  3. Hover any result row for the underlying formula and intermediate values.

Formula

Time (s) = file size (Mb) / speed (Mbps). 1 byte = 8 bits, so 1 MB ≈ 8 Mb.

In depth

Estimate how long a download will take given a file size in MB or GB and an internet connection speed in Mbps.