| Number | Word |
|---|---|
| 1 | one |
| 10 | ten |
| 100 | one hundred |
| 1,000 | one thousand |
| 10,000 | ten thousand |
| 100,000 | one hundred thousand |
| 1,000,000 | one million |
| 10,000,000 | ten million |
| 100,000,000 | one hundred million |
| 1,000,000,000 | one billion |
| 10,000,000,000 | ten billion |
| 100,000,000,000 | one hundred billion |
| 1,000,000,000,000 | one trillion |
| 10,000,000,000,000 | ten trillion |
| 100,000,000,000,000 | one hundred trillion |
| 1,000,000,000,000,000 | one quadrillion |
Internet Speed
When talking about internet speed, it’s usually measured in:
- Mbps – Megabits per second
- Kbps – Kilobits per second
- Gbps – Gigabits per second
Important distinction:
1 byte = 8 bits
So when you see 100 Mbps, that means 100 megabits per second, which is 12.5 megabytes per second (MB/s) in actual download speed.
Common internet speed levels:
- Basic browsing: 1–5 Mbps
- Streaming HD video: 5–10 Mbps
- Streaming 4K video: 25+ Mbps
- Online gaming: 3–10 Mbps (low latency is more important)
- Downloading large files / working from home: 50–200+ Mbps
Upload Speed
Upload speed refers to how quickly data is sent from your device to the internet. It’s important for activities like:
- Video calls
- Uploading videos or files
- Cloud backups
- Online gaming (sending your actions to the server)
For most users, an upload speed of 5–10 Mbps is enough, but for heavy upload tasks like streaming or frequent file uploads, 20–50+ Mbps is better.