Frequency Converter

Convert between different frequency units like hertz, kilohertz, megahertz, and gigahertz.

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Unit Information

Hertz (Hz)

Definition: SI unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second.

History: Named after physicist Heinrich Hertz.

Current Use: The standard unit for measuring frequency.

Kilohertz (kHz)

Definition: Frequency unit equal to 1,000 hertz.

History: Used for audio and radio frequencies.

Current Use: Common in AM radio and audio frequencies.

Megahertz (MHz)

Definition: Frequency unit equal to 1,000,000 hertz.

History: Used for radio communications and processors.

Current Use: Common in FM radio and computer processors.

Gigahertz (GHz)

Definition: Frequency unit equal to 1,000,000,000 hertz.

History: Used for microwave frequencies and processors.

Current Use: The standard for modern processors.

Terahertz (THz)

Definition: Frequency unit equal to 1,000,000,000,000 hertz.

History: Gained importance with terahertz technology and spectroscopy.

Current Use: Used in research, imaging, and high-frequency communications.

All Unit Conversions

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Did you know?

  • Hertz measures the number of cycles per second.
  • Human hearing ranges from about 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.
  • FM radio frequencies range from 88 to 108 MHz.

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Common Conversions

Convert Hertz to Kilohertz

Hz / 1000

Convert Megahertz to Hertz

MHz * 1000000

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