Download Calulator

Calculate the estimated time to download or transfer a file by entering the file size and your download speed (bandwidth) below.
 
 
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*Download speeds are approximate and assume a best case scenario. Actual download speeds will depend on the quality of your internet and network connection, performance of and available bandwidth to the server hosting the file, bandwidth contention, processing overheads, and other factors. You should always add a buffer to allow for these factors. Click here for more info.

Use Download Calculator to swiftly and easily calculate the estimated time to transfer or download files over a network or the internet. Download Calculator will instantly display the result on screen as you type, allowing you to very quickly obtain the answer you require. Download Calculator can also be used to calculate the time to transfer any amount of data over any medium, for example to an external hard disk or USB flash drive.

Use the Download Planner to calculate the required bandwidth or connection speed given a requirement to transfer a specific amount of data in a certain amount of time.

To find out more about download speeds, units of measurement, etc. visit the info page.