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]
0.01 Hz1.0000000000000001e-11 GHz
0.1 Hz1e-10 GHz
1 Hz1e-9 GHz
10 Hz1e-8 GHz
50 Hz5e-8 GHz
100 Hz1e-7 GHz
1000 Hz0.000001 GHz
10000 Hz0.00001 GHz

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