gigahertz [GHz] to hertz [Hz] Converter
Quick Reference
1 gigahertz (GHz) = 1000000000 hertz (Hz)
1 hertz (Hz) = 1.0000e-9 gigahertz (GHz)
How to Convert gigahertz to hertz
1 GHz = 1000000000 Hz
1 Hz = 1e-9 GHz
To convert gigahertz to hertz, multiply the value by 1000000000. To convert hertz back to gigahertz, divide by 1000000000.
Example: convert 10 GHz to Hz:
10 GHz = 10 x 1000000000 = 10000000000 Hz
gigahertz
Definition: A gigahertz (symbol: GHz) is a unit of frequency equal to one billion (1,000,000,000) hertz (Hz). The hertz, in turn, is the SI unit of frequency, defined as one cycle per second.
History/origin: The gigahertz is derived from the hertz, named after the German physicist Heinrich Hertz, who made significant contributions to the understanding of electromagnetic waves. The prefix 'giga-' denotes a factor of 10<sup>9</sup>, adhering to the SI system of units.
Current use: Gigahertz is primarily used to measure the clock speeds of modern computer processors, the frequencies of wireless communication technologies (e.g., 5G cellular networks), and radar systems. It represents very high-frequency signals and operations.
hertz
Definition: Hertz (symbol: Hz) is the SI unit of frequency, defined as the number of cycles per second of a periodic phenomenon. One hertz is equivalent to one cycle or event per second.
History/origin: The hertz is named after Heinrich Hertz, a German physicist who proved the existence of electromagnetic waves in the late 19th century. The unit was adopted as a standard unit for frequency in the 20th century.
Current use: Hertz is widely used across various fields to measure frequency, including radio waves, audio signals, computer processing speeds, alternating current (AC) electricity, and any oscillating or repeating phenomenon. It's a fundamental unit in physics, engineering, and technology.
gigahertz to hertz Conversion Table
| gigahertz [GHz] | hertz [Hz] |
|---|---|
| 1 GHz | 1000000000 Hz |
| 2 GHz | 2000000000 Hz |
| 5 GHz | 5000000000 Hz |
| 10 GHz | 10000000000 Hz |
| 20 GHz | 20000000000 Hz |
| 50 GHz | 50000000000 Hz |
| 100 GHz | 100000000000 Hz |
| 200 GHz | 200000000000 Hz |
| 500 GHz | 500000000000 Hz |
| 1000 GHz | 1000000000000 Hz |
Common pairs of Frequency
millihertz
kilohertz
megahertz
gigahertz
terahertz
rotation per minute
degree per second