Download times by file size and connection speed
Compare theoretical download durations at 10, 50, 100 and 1,000 Mbps. Every column assumes a constant rate and 100% efficiency; real transfers can take longer.
Download times by file size and connection speed
| GB | 10 Mbps (min) | 50 Mbps (min) | 100 Mbps (min) | 1,000 Mbps (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.133 | 0.027 | 0.013 | 0.001 |
| 0.1 | 1.333 | 0.267 | 0.133 | 0.013 |
| 0.5 | 6.667 | 1.333 | 0.667 | 0.067 |
| 1 | 13.333 | 2.667 | 1.333 | 0.133 |
| 2 | 26.667 | 5.333 | 2.667 | 0.267 |
| 5 | 66.667 | 13.333 | 6.667 | 0.667 |
| 10 | 133.333 | 26.667 | 13.333 | 1.333 |
| 20 | 266.667 | 53.333 | 26.667 | 2.667 |
| 50 | 666.667 | 133.333 | 66.667 | 6.667 |
| 100 | 1333.333 | 266.667 | 133.333 | 13.333 |
Formula & method
min = GB × 8,000 / Mbps / 60What can change the answer
Times are in minutes and decimal GB. Protocol overhead, Wi-Fi, setup time, congestion and server speed are excluded. Use the calculator to adjust efficiency.
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