Gigahertz (GHz)
One billion cycles per second; CPU and radio frequencies.
Result
1 gigahertz = 1,000,000,000 hertz
Gigahertz at a glance
| Unit name | Gigahertz (plural: gigahertz) |
|---|---|
| Symbol | GHz |
| Quantity measured | Frequency |
| Measurement system | Metric |
| Also known as | ghz |
| Definition exact? | Yes — exact by definition |
1 gigahertz in other frequency units
| Unit | 1 GHz equals |
|---|---|
| Hertz | 1,000,000,000 Hz |
| Kilohertz | 1,000,000 kHz |
| Megahertz | 1,000 MHz |
| Terahertz | 0.001 THz |
| Revolution per minute | 60,000,000,000 rpm |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a gigahertz?
- One billion cycles per second; CPU and radio frequencies.
- What is the symbol for the gigahertz?
- The symbol for the gigahertz is GHz. It measures frequency.
- How many hertz are in a gigahertz?
- 1 gigahertz = 1,000,000,000 hertz.
- How many kilohertz are in a gigahertz?
- 1 gigahertz = 1,000,000 kilohertz.
- How many megahertz are in a gigahertz?
- 1 gigahertz = 1,000 megahertz.