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Game download time calculator

How long to download a 50 GB, 100 GB or 150 GB game on Steam, Xbox, PlayStation or PC? Enter the actual download size and your connection speed for an ideal and an adjustable real-world estimate.

Calculate your download time

Download size (GB)Use the download size shown by your launcher, not necessarily installed disk space.

Internet download speed (Mbps)Internet plans usually advertise Mbps, not MB/s.

Effective speed (% of connection)80% is an adjustable example, not a measured average.

Try a common file size

Best-case time at full speed—Mathematical minimum, excluding pauses and unpacking.

Estimated time at chosen efficiency—Based on your effective download speed.

Why your Steam download takes longer

8 bits = 1 byte. A 100 Mbps connection can transfer at most about 12.5 MB/s before real-world overhead. Steam can display bytes per second or bits per second, so check the unit before comparing results.

Network congestion, Steam download region, other devices, server performance and installation or decompression can extend total time. The calculator estimates transfer time; it does not predict installation time or measure your network.

Official references: Steam Support — slow downloads and units and Steam Support — download speed limits.

Common questions

How long is 100 GB at 100 Mbps?

Ideal transfer time: 2 hours 13 minutes 20 seconds. At an assumed 80% effective speed: 2 hours 46 minutes 40 seconds. Installation can take longer.

Why does Steam show 10 MB/s instead of 80 Mbps?

They measure the same data rate: 10 megabytes per second = 80 megabits per second. Check whether Steam is set to display download rates in bits or bytes.

Does 100 GB of disk space always mean a 100 GB download?

No. Installation size, patch size, compression and download size can differ. Use your launcher's current download estimate where available.

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