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