Download Times

Ruzzy · 10-21-2005, 08:59 PM

Hi i was wondering Prior to downloading a file, that is say... 30mb how can you figure out the time its going to take b4 the file is dwnloaded? If using a speed of about 28.4kb/s (i think thats mine, i used a bandwith checker) i think you have to divide the size and the speed by 10 so you get the size in bytes and the connection speed you divide by 10 to get the transfer rate

So i think its something like 28.4/10=2.84
30 /10=3

then you multiply both values and then divide it by 60 so you get the time.

Please im pretty darn sure ive got this wrong and i would like to know how to do it, please help

10-21-2005, 09:58 PM

( 30.000/28.4 ) / 60 = dl time in mins = 30.000 / (28.4 x 60 ) = around 17 mins :)

**oldmn** · 10-21-2005, 10:01 PM

how about this Download calculator OR cal #2

Ruzzy · 10-21-2005, 10:33 PM

Well scott i see you get right to the point lol, and oldmn thanks tats really gd, is there a offline version? lol

Scott i think you might be wrong, i no tat i have no place to argue as i didnt even no how to do it, but these calculators are sayin 2hrs 25mins to do 30MB at 28.8Kb

Thanks still though :)

**oldmn** · 10-21-2005, 10:42 PM

Have not looked for one. I run 1.5 DSL so it's not an issue.

10-21-2005, 10:43 PM

lol well there is a little thing there. 30 mb makes 30720 kb i said 30000 to make it easier. :)

I noticed calculators were way off :D

**oldmn** · 10-21-2005, 10:48 PM

Maybe you ought contact them and let them know and set them straight.

ebackhus · 10-21-2005, 11:30 PM

5.0Mbps FTW.

10-21-2005, 08:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ruzzy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK Posts: 240 OS: XP Pro SP2	Download Times Hi i was wondering Prior to downloading a file, that is say... 30mb how can you figure out the time its going to take b4 the file is dwnloaded? If using a speed of about 28.4kb/s (i think thats mine, i used a bandwith checker) i think you have to divide the size and the speed by 10 so you get the size in bytes and the connection speed you divide by 10 to get the transfer rate So i think its something like 28.4/10=2.84 30 /10=3 then you multiply both values and then divide it by 60 so you get the time. Please im pretty darn sure ive got this wrong and i would like to know how to do it, please help __________________ The self-titled computer wrecker is back, but with a new leaf! its time to not break them but fix them!

10-21-2005, 10:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
oldmn TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,150 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	how about this Download calculator OR cal #2 __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.[/center] Last edited by oldmn; 10-21-2005 at 10:08 PM.

10-21-2005, 10:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ruzzy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK Posts: 240 OS: XP Pro SP2	Well scott i see you get right to the point lol, and oldmn thanks tats really gd, is there a offline version? lol Scott i think you might be wrong, i no tat i have no place to argue as i didnt even no how to do it, but these calculators are sayin 2hrs 25mins to do 30MB at 28.8Kb Thanks still though :) __________________ The self-titled computer wrecker is back, but with a new leaf! its time to not break them but fix them!

10-21-2005, 10:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
oldmn TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,150 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	Have not looked for one. I run 1.5 DSL so it's not an issue. __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.[/center]

10-21-2005, 10:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
oldmn TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,150 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	Maybe you ought contact them and let them know and set them straight. __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.[/center]

10-21-2005, 09:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
PurpleSky Guest Posts: n/a OS:	( 30.000/28.4 ) / 60 = dl time in mins = 30.000 / (28.4 x 60 ) = around 17 mins :)

10-21-2005, 10:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
PurpleSky Guest Posts: n/a OS:	lol well there is a little thing there. 30 mb makes 30720 kb i said 30000 to make it easier. :) I noticed calculators were way off :D

10-21-2005, 11:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,249 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	5.0Mbps FTW. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.