Frequency Conversion
1 Hz =
kHz
About Frequency Conversions
Frequency is the number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit of time. It is a scalar quantity with magnitude but no direction.
The hertz (Hz) is the SI unit of frequency, defined as one cycle per second. Other common units include kilohertz (kHz), megahertz (MHz), gigahertz (GHz), and revolutions per minute (rpm).
Frequency conversion is essential in physics, electronics, telecommunications, and many other fields. Different frequency units are often used in different contexts:
hertz for sound waves and electrical signals, kilohertz and megahertz for radio frequencies, gigahertz for microwave and computer clock speeds, and rpm for rotational speeds.
Accurate frequency conversion is crucial for designing electronic circuits, radio communications, and rotating machinery.
Common Frequency Conversions
- Hertz to Kilohertz
- Hertz to Megahertz
- Kilohertz to Hertz
- Kilohertz to Megahertz
- Megahertz to Hertz
- Megahertz to Kilohertz
- Gigahertz to Hertz
- Gigahertz to Kilohertz
- Terahertz to Hertz
- Terahertz to Kilohertz
- Revolutions per Minute to Hertz
- Revolutions per Minute to Kilohertz
- Revolutions per Second to Hertz
- Revolutions per Second to Kilohertz
Frequency Units Explained
Hertz (Hz)
The hertz is the SI unit of frequency, defined as one cycle per second. It is named after the German physicist Heinrich Hertz, who first conclusively proved the existence of electromagnetic waves.
Kilohertz (kHz)
A kilohertz is a unit of frequency equal to 1,000 hertz. It is commonly used for audio frequencies and medium-frequency radio signals.
Megahertz (MHz)
A megahertz is a unit of frequency equal to 1,000,000 hertz. It is commonly used for radio frequencies and computer clock speeds.
Gigahertz (GHz)
A gigahertz is a unit of frequency equal to 1,000,000,000 hertz. It is commonly used for microwave frequencies, radar signals, and modern computer processor speeds.
Terahertz (THz)
A terahertz is a unit of frequency equal to 1,000,000,000,000 hertz. It is used in scientific research, particularly for the electromagnetic radiation between infrared and microwave bands.
Revolutions per Minute (rpm)
Revolutions per minute is a unit of rotational frequency equal to the number of full rotations completed in one minute. It is commonly used to express the rotational speed of motors, engines, and other rotating machinery.
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All Frequency Units
- Hertz(Hz)
- Kilohertz(kHz)
- Megahertz(MHz)
- Gigahertz(GHz)
- Terahertz(THz)
- Revolutions per Minute(rpm)
- Revolutions per Second(rps)