Megahertz to Gigahertz Converter

Enter the frequency in megahertz:

Converting between megahertz (MHz) and gigahertz (GHz) is essential for working with modern processors, wireless communications, and high-frequency electronics. This guide provides simple conversion methods with practical examples.

Key Concepts

1. Megahertz (MHz)

• Definition: 1 MHz = 1,000,000 Hz

• Applications:

  • FM radio (88-108 MHz)

  • Older computer processors (500-3000 MHz)

  • Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz)

2. Gigahertz (GHz)

• Definition: 1 GHz = 1,000 MHz = 1,000,000,000 Hz

• Applications:

  • Modern CPUs (3.0-5.8 GHz)

  • 5G networks (24-100 GHz)

  • High-speed computing

Conversion Formulas

1. MHz to GHz

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

Example:

• 3,500 MHz → GHz:

  $$\frac{3,500}{1,000}=3.5\text{ GHz}$$

2. GHz to MHz

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

Example:

• 2.4 GHz → MHz:

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

Conversion Table

MHz	GHz
1,000 MHz	1 GHz
2,400 MHz	2.4 GHz
3,000 MHz	3 GHz
3,500 MHz	3.5 GHz
4,200 MHz	4.2 GHz
5,000 MHz	5 GHz
5,800 MHz	5.8 GHz

Practical Applications

1. Computer Processors

   • Intel Core i7-12700K: 3.6 GHz = 3,600 MHz

   • Overclocking to 5.0 GHz = 5,000 MHz

2. Wireless Networks

   • Wi-Fi 6: 5 GHz band = 5,000 MHz

   • 5G mmWave: 28 GHz = 28,000 MHz

3. Gaming Consoles

• PlayStation 5 CPU: 3.5 GHz = 3,500 MHz

FAQ

Q: Why convert between MHz and GHz?

A: Modern processors use GHz, while older specs and some technical documents use MHz.

Q: How does this relate to kHz?

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

Q: What's the easiest way to remember?

A:

• "Giga" is 1,000 × "Mega"

• Just move the decimal 3 places when converting