Hertz (Hz)
One cycle per second; the SI unit of frequency.
Result
1 hertz = 0.001 kilohertz
Hertz at a glance
| Unit name | Hertz (plural: hertz) |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Hz |
| Quantity measured | Frequency |
| Measurement system | SI |
| Also known as | hz |
| Definition exact? | Yes — exact by definition |
1 hertz in other frequency units
| Unit | 1 Hz equals |
|---|---|
| Kilohertz | 0.001 kHz |
| Megahertz | 0.000001 MHz |
| Gigahertz | 1 × 10⁻⁹ GHz |
| Terahertz | 1 × 10⁻¹² THz |
| Revolution per minute | 60 rpm |
Popular hertz conversions
Frequently asked questions
- What is a hertz?
- One cycle per second; the SI unit of frequency.
- What is the symbol for the hertz?
- The symbol for the hertz is Hz. It measures frequency.
- How many kilohertz are in a hertz?
- 1 hertz = 0.001 kilohertz.
- How many megahertz are in a hertz?
- 1 hertz = 0.000001 megahertz.
- How many gigahertz are in a hertz?
- 1 hertz = 1 × 10⁻⁹ gigahertz.