Gigahertz is 1000000000 hertz units.
Gigahertz to Hertz Converter — GHz to Hz
Convert Gigahertz (GHz) to Hertz (Hz) using the exact conversion factor (1 gigahertz = 1,000,000,000 hertz). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Gigahertz to Hertz converter
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Convert hertz, SI frequency prefixes, RPM, beats per minute, and angular frequency.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
The hertz is one cycle per second.
Result = input x 1e+9 / 1.
Frequency uses hertz as the base unit.
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About Converting Gigahertz to Hertz
Gigahertz and Hertz both describe how fast something cycles or rotates, and the conversion is a routine part of reading a car tachometer or motor spec sheet against a scientific frequency figure. Specifically: Gigahertz is 1000000000 hertz units, and the hertz is one cycle per second.
Formula
hertz = gigahertz × 1000000000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 gigahertz equals 1000000000 base units, and 1 hertz equals 1 base unit, so dividing one by the other gives the direct gigahertz-to-hertz factor of 1000000000.
Simple example
1 GHz × 1000000000 = 1,000,000,000 Hz
1 gigahertz = 1,000,000,000 hertz.
Real-world example
1,000 GHz × 1000000000 = 1e+12 Hz
1,000 gigahertz = 1e+12 hertz.
Conversion table
| Gigahertz (GHz) | Hertz (Hz) |
|---|---|
| 60 GHz | 60,000,000,000 Hz |
| 600 GHz | 600,000,000,000 Hz |
| 1,000 GHz | 1e+12 Hz |
| 3,000 GHz | 3e+12 Hz |
| 6,000 GHz | 6e+12 Hz |
| 10,000 GHz | 1e+13 Hz |
Reverse conversion: Hertz to Gigahertz
1 Hz × 1e-9 = 1e-9 GHz
1 hertz = 1e-9 gigahertz.
gigahertz = hertz × 1e-9
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Hertz to Gigahertz.
Understanding the Gigahertz (GHz)
Gigahertz is 1000000000 hertz units.
Understanding the Hertz
Hertz (Hz) measures frequency. The hertz is the SI derived unit of frequency: one cycle per second. It is classified as a SI derived unit.
Where it's used: Standard scientific unit worldwide; also everyday (AC power frequency, radio, audio)
Uses of the Hertz today
- Electrical power frequency (50/60 Hz worldwide)
- Radio, audio, and signal processing
- Computer processor clock speeds (GHz)
History of the Hertz
The hertz is named after Heinrich Hertz, who in 1886-1889 was the first to conclusively demonstrate the existence of electromagnetic waves predicted by Maxwell's equations. The unit ('cycles per second') was renamed in his honor and adopted internationally in 1930, becoming the SI derived unit of frequency in 1960.
Historical origin. Hertz was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Hertz — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Coherent derived units — Defines the hertz as the SI unit of frequency.
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Frequently asked questions
How many hertz are in 1 gigahertz?
1 gigahertz equals 1,000,000,000 hertz, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert gigahertz to hertz?
Multiply the gigahertz value by 1000000000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert hertz back to gigahertz?
Use the reverse factor: 1 hertz equals 1e-9 gigahertz. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a gigahertz?
Gigahertz (GHz) is a unit of frequency.
What is a hertz?
Hertz (Hz) measures frequency. The hertz is the SI derived unit of frequency: one cycle per second. It is classified as a SI derived unit.
Is the gigahertz to hertz conversion exact?
Yes. Both gigahertz and hertz are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1000000000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.