hertz [Hz] to gigahertz [GHz] Converter
Hz
GHz
How to Convert hertz to gigahertzgigahertz
1 Hz = 1e-9 GHz
1 GHz = 1000000000 Hz
Example: convert 98 Hz to GHz:
98 Hz = 98 x 1e-9 = 9.8e-8 GHz
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
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 10^9, 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 to gigahertz Conversion Table
hertz [Hz] | gigahertz [GHz] |
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0.01 Hz | 1.0000000000000001e-11 GHz |
0.1 Hz | 1e-10 GHz |
1 Hz | 1e-9 GHz |
10 Hz | 1e-8 GHz |
50 Hz | 5e-8 GHz |
100 Hz | 1e-7 GHz |
1000 Hz | 0.000001 GHz |
10000 Hz | 0.00001 GHz |
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