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

Free to use Reviewed Sep 22, 2026

Ideal transfer-time estimate

The tool converts file size to bits and divides by the selected connection bit rate. Real transfers are usually slower because advertised connection speed is not the same as sustained application throughput.

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How this resource works

Time in seconds = file size in bits รท connection speed in bits per second. Decimal storage units are used: 1 MB = 1,000,000 bytes and 1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes.

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