Game download time calculator
Enter the download size and your internet speed to see how long a game, update or patch will take.
Most broadband plans are sold in Mbps (megabits). Steam and console download screens usually show MB/s (megabytes), which is 8 times larger.
How this is worked out
We turn the size into megabits (1 GB is 8,000 megabits), divide by your speed, and assume you get about 85% of the speed you pay for.
Not sure of your speed? Run a free test on fast.com or speedtest.net and use the download number.
The size on a store page is the download. The game can take more space once it is installed.
A 85.0 GB download at 50 Mbps takes about 4 h 27 min.
| At this speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 25 Mbps | 8 h 53 min |
| 50 Mbps | 4 h 27 min |
| 100 Mbps | 2 h 13 min |
| 300 Mbps | 44 min |
| 1 Gbps | 13 min |
Common questions
Why is my download slower than my internet plan?
Plans advertise a maximum.
Wi-Fi distance, other devices on the network and the game server’s own speed usually bring real speed down to 60 to 90 percent of that number.
What is the difference between Mbps and MB/s?
Mbps is megabits per second and MB/s is megabytes per second. There are 8 bits in a byte, so divide Mbps by 8.
A 100 Mbps plan downloads at about 12.5 MB/s at best.
Will a wired connection make it faster?
Usually yes. An Ethernet cable gives a faster and steadier connection than Wi-Fi, especially when the console is far from the router or behind walls.
Why does my console keep “copying” after the download finishes?
Consoles unpack and install the files after downloading them. On big games and updates this can add several minutes on top of the download time.