Gigahertz to Hertz Converter

Enter the frequency in gigahertz:

Converting between gigahertz (GHz) and hertz (Hz) is essential for working with high-frequency electronics, wireless communications, and computing systems. This guide provides clear conversion methods with practical examples.

Key Concepts

1. Gigahertz (GHz)

• Definition: 1 GHz = 1,000,000,000 Hz (10⁹ Hz)

• Applications:

  • Modern CPU clock speeds (2.4-5.8 GHz)

  • 5G/6G wireless frequencies (24-100 GHz)

  • Radar and satellite systems

2. Hertz (Hz)

• Definition: Base SI unit (1 Hz = 1 cycle/second)

• Applications:

  • Electrical power systems (50/60 Hz)

  • Audio frequencies (20 Hz - 20 kHz)

  • Digital electronics

Conversion Formulas

1. GHz to Hz

$$\boxed{{\displaystyle f_{\text{Hz}}=f_{\text{GHz}}\times 1,000,000,000}}$$

Example:

• 2.4 GHz → Hz:

  $$2.4\times 1,000,000,000=2,400,000,000\text{ Hz}$$

2. Hz to GHz

$$\boxed{{\displaystyle f_{\text{GHz}}}}=\frac{f_{\text{Hz}}}{1,000,000,000}$$

Example:

• 5,800,000,000 Hz → GHz:

  $$\frac{5,800,000,000}{1,000,000,000}=5.8\text{ GHz}$$

Conversion Table

GHz	Hz
0.001 GHz	1,000,000 Hz
0.01 GHz	10,000,000 Hz
0.1 GHz	100,000,000 Hz
1 GHz	1,000,000,000 Hz
2.4 GHz	2,400,000,000 Hz
5 GHz	5,000,000,000 Hz

FAQ

Q: When would I need GHz to Hz conversion?

A: When working with:

• Processor specifications (marketing uses GHz, some technical docs need Hz)

• High-frequency circuit design

• Scientific research requiring absolute frequencies

Q: How does this relate to MHz and kHz?

A:
1 GHz = 1,000 MHz = 1,000,000 kHz = 1,000,000,000 Hz

Q: What's the easiest way to remember?

A:

• "Giga" means billion → 1 GHz = 1 billion Hz

• Just add nine zeros when converting GHz→Hz