Definition
Frequency measures how often a repeating event occurs per second.
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Frequency Converter
Convert frequency units including hertz, kilohertz, megahertz, and gigahertz.
Convert frequency units including hertz, kilohertz, megahertz, and gigahertz.
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Hertz
Kilohertz
Megahertz
Gigahertz
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Common Uses
Frequency conversions are used for audio, radio, wireless systems, processors, and vibration analysis.
Industries
Telecommunications, electronics, computing, acoustics, and physics use frequency units.
Tips
Metric prefixes scale frequency by powers of one thousand: kHz, MHz, and GHz.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SI unit of frequency?
The hertz is the SI derived unit of frequency.
What does hertz mean?
One hertz means one cycle per second.
Where are gigahertz used?
Gigahertz are commonly used for processor clock speeds and wireless communication frequencies.
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