Kilohertz to Gigahertz Converter
Converting between kilohertz (kHz) and gigahertz (GHz) is crucial for working with high-frequency electronics, wireless communications, and computer systems. This guide provides the essential conversion methods with practical examples.
Key Concepts
1. Kilohertz (kHz)
Definition: 1 kHz = 1,000 Hz
Applications:
Audio frequencies (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Radio frequencies (AM band: 530-1710 kHz)
Older electronics timing
2. Gigahertz (GHz)
Definition: 1 GHz = 1,000,000 kHz = 1,000,000,000 Hz
Applications:
Modern CPU clock speeds (2.4-5.8 GHz)
5G/6G wireless frequencies (mmWave: 24-100 GHz)
Radar systems
Conversion Formulas
1. kHz to GHz
Example:
2,400,000 kHz → GHz:
2. GHz to kHz
Example:
3.6 GHz → kHz:
Conversion Table
kHz | GHz |
---|---|
1,000 kHz | 0.001 GHz |
10,000 kHz | 0.01 GHz |
100,000 kHz | 0.1 GHz |
1,000,000 kHz | 1 GHz |
2,400,000 kHz | 2.4 GHz |
5,800,000 kHz | 5.8 GHz |
Practical Applications
Computer Processors
3.2 GHz CPU = 3,200,000 kHz
Wireless Communications
Wi-Fi 6E (5.925 GHz) = 5,925,000 kHz
Scientific Research
Quantum computing qubits (4-10 GHz range)
FAQ
Q: When would I need this conversion?
A: When working with:
CPU specifications (marketing uses GHz, some technical docs use kHz)
Radio spectrum allocation
High-frequency circuit design
Q: How does this relate to MHz?
A:
1 GHz = 1,000 MHz = 1,000,000 kHz
Q: What's the most common conversion needed?
A: Processor speeds (e.g., 2,400,000 kHz → 2.4 GHz)