About this download time calculator
Internet speed is measured in megabits per second, file sizes in megabytes: 1 byte = 8 bits. Time = size × 8 ÷ speed. 5 GB is 40,000 megabits; at 100 Mbps that is 400 seconds, 6 min 40 s. Real downloads typically reach 80-90% of line speed, so about 8 minutes.