In today’s internet age, people of all ages across Myanmar are using the internet more and more every day. Whether browsing Facebook or buying internet packages, many people come across the terms MB (megabyte) and Mb (megabit) without knowing the difference between them — so here’s a quick explainer for anyone who isn’t sure.
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MB stands for megabyte, written with both the M and B capitalized. Mb stands for megabit, written with a lowercase b. Many internet users in Myanmar are used to thinking of internet speed in terms of megabytes (MB).
Here’s how internet usage and measurement units break down:
1024 bits = 1 Kilobyte (KB)
1024 KB = 1 Megabyte (MB)
1024 MB = 1 Gigabyte (GB)
And here’s how megabytes and megabits relate to each other:
1 byte = 8 bits
1 MB = 8 Mb
12.5 MB = 100 Mb
1 GB = 8 Gb
So if you’re using an internet connection rated at 20Mbps, that doesn’t mean you’re getting 20MB (megabytes) per second — it actually means you’re getting a speed of 2.5MB (megabytes) per second.
Source: https://greenwaymyanmar.com/
FAQ
Q: If my internet plan says 20Mbps, how much is that in MB per second?
A: 2.5MB per second, since 1 MB equals 8 Mb.
Q: What’s the difference between MB and Mb?
A: MB (both letters capitalized) means megabyte, while Mb (lowercase b) means megabit — 1 megabyte equals 8 megabits.