Convert any frequency unit
Convert between hertz, kilohertz, megahertz and gigahertz. The result updates as you type.
Every unit is defined against the hertz, which is one cycle per second. Each step up is a factor of 1,000.
Units at a glance
| Unit | Symbol | Size |
|---|---|---|
| hertz | Hz | The base unit for frequency. |
| kilohertz | kHz | 1 kilohertz = 1,000 hertz |
| megahertz | MHz | 1 megahertz = 1,000,000 hertz |
| gigahertz | GHz | 1 gigahertz = 1,000,000,000 hertz |
Radio and processors
FM radio is tuned in megahertz, in most countries between about 88 and 108 MHz. Processor and Wi-Fi clock speeds are given in gigahertz.
Frequency and revolutions per minute
Revolutions per minute is a frequency divided by 60: 3,000 rpm is 50 Hz. This converter does not include rpm.