EVERYDAY CLARITY
Packet Transmission Time Calculator
Calculate serialization delay from packet length and line rate.
Your result
Serialization delay
s
Serialization delay
µs
Result for the values shown.
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What to enter
| Input | Meaning and units |
|---|---|
| Packet length (B) | Enter packet length in B; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Link rate (Mbit/s) | Enter link rate in Mbit/s; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
Understanding your result
Read Serialization delay (s), Serialization delay (µs) in the units and model stated on this page. The formula seconds = bytes * 8 / (rate * 1000000) · microseconds = seconds * 1000000 defines the relationship; measurement accuracy and model applicability are separate from numerical precision.
Common mistakes
- Mixing input units or changing the physical meaning of a variable without changing the model.
Check your calculation
- Use the worked example as a known reference case, then change one input at a time and check the direction and units of the response.
Calculation checks, sources and review limits
How long does it take to put this packet on a link?
Calculate serialization delay from packet length and line rate.
Common uses
- How long does it take to put this packet on a link
How it works
seconds = bytes * 8 / (rate * 1000000); microseconds = seconds * 1000000
Worked example
Enter Packet length: 1500 B; Link rate: 100 Mbit/s. Results: Serialization delay: 0.00012 s; Serialization delay: 120 µs.