Megahertz to Kilohertz Converter

Enter the frequency in megahertz:

Converting between megahertz (MHz) and kilohertz (kHz) is fundamental for working with radio frequencies, electronics, and signal processing. This guide provides clear conversion methods with practical examples.

Key Concepts

1. Megahertz (MHz)

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

• Applications:

  • FM radio broadcasting (88-108 MHz)

  • Computer processors (e.g., 2.4 GHz = 2400 MHz)

  • Wi-Fi frequencies (5 GHz = 5000 MHz)

2. Kilohertz (kHz)

• Definition: 1 kHz = 1,000 Hz

• Applications:

  • AM radio broadcasting (530-1710 kHz)

  • Audio sampling rates (44.1 kHz)

  • Ultrasound devices

Conversion Formulas

1. MHz to kHz

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

Example:

• 5.8 MHz → kHz:

  $$5.8\times 1,000=5,800\text{ kHz}$$

2. kHz to MHz

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

Example:

• 2,500 kHz → MHz:

  $$\frac{2,500}{1,000}=2.5\text{ MHz}$$

Conversion Table

MHz	kHz
0.001 MHz	1 kHz
0.01 MHz	10 kHz
0.1 MHz	100 kHz
1 MHz	1,000 kHz
10 MHz	10,000 kHz
100 MHz	100,000 kHz

FAQ

Q: Why convert between MHz and kHz?

A: Different equipment uses different units - radios often display MHz while some audio equipment uses kHz.

Q: How does this relate to GHz?

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

Q: What's the easiest way to remember?

A:

• "Mega" is 1,000 × "kilo"

• Just add three zeros when converting MHz→kHz