Kilohertz

kHz

1,000 hertz

About Kilohertz (kHz)

One thousand hertz, the kilohertz is used for AM radio broadcast frequencies (530-1700 kHz), audio sampling rates, and ultrasonic cleaning devices. The upper limit of human hearing is approximately 20 kHz, and audio CDs sample at 44.1 kHz.

Category
Frequency
Symbol
kHz
Also known as
kilohertz kHz

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Kilohertz (kHz)?

1,000 hertz

How many Hertz (Hz) are in one Kilohertz (kHz)?

One Kilohertz (kHz) equals 1,000 Hertz (Hz).

How many Megahertz (MHz) are in one Kilohertz (kHz)?

One Kilohertz (kHz) equals 0.001 Megahertz (MHz).

How many Gigahertz (GHz) are in one Kilohertz (kHz)?

One Kilohertz (kHz) equals 0.000001 Gigahertz (GHz).

How do I convert Kilohertz to Hertz?

To convert Kilohertz to Hertz, multiply the value by 1,000 (1 kHz = 1,000 Hz).