Conversion factors for frequency units, plus the formula linking frequency and period. For the reasoning behind these numbers, see Understanding Frequency.
| Unit | Equivalent in Hz |
|---|---|
| 1 kilohertz (kHz) | 1,000 Hz |
| 1 megahertz (MHz) | 1,000,000 Hz / 1,000 kHz |
| 1 gigahertz (GHz) | 1,000,000,000 Hz / 1,000 MHz |
The Frequency Converter converts between Hz, kHz, MHz, and GHz instantly.
Frequency Converter
They’re inverses of each other. A higher frequency means a shorter period between cycles, and vice versa.
Most countries use either 50 Hz or 60 Hz for household AC power, 60 Hz in North America and most of the Americas, 50 Hz across most of the rest of the world.
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