Ideal download duration

seconds ≈ (file MB × 8) / Mbps; ignores overhead.

File size (MB, decimal MB = 10⁶ bytes) Speed (Mbps)

FAQ

How is download time estimated?

Assumes file size in megabytes (MB) as decimal megabytes and link speed in Megabits per second (Mbps). Time in seconds ≈ (MB × 8) ÷ Mbps (bytes→bits). Overheads, protocol efficiency, and storage write speed are ignored.

What does this estimate leave out?

Overheads, protocol efficiency, and storage write speed are ignored.