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Convert Gigahertz to Kilohertz

One gigahertz equals 1,000,000 kilohertz. Type any value to convert gigahertz to kilohertz instantly — with a full reference table below.

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Convert Gigahertz to Kilohertz

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How to convert Gigahertz to Kilohertz

To convert gigahertz to kilohertz, multiply by 1,000,000. One gigahertz equals 1,000,000 kHz, and one kilohertz equals 0.000001 GHz.

  1. Take the value in gigahertz — for example 7.5 GHz.
  2. Multiply by 1,000,000 (the number of kilohertz in one gigahertz).
  3. 7.5 × 1,000,000 = 7,500,000 kHz.

Shortcut: the factor is a power of ten, so just move the decimal point 6 places to the right.

Gigahertz to Kilohertz conversion table

GigahertzKilohertz
1 GHz1,000,000 kHz
5 GHz5,000,000 kHz
10 GHz10,000,000 kHz
50 GHz50,000,000 kHz
60 GHz60,000,000 kHz
100 GHz100,000,000 kHz
500 GHz500,000,000 kHz
1,000 GHz1,000,000,000 kHz
KilohertzGigahertz
1 kHz0.000001 GHz
5 kHz0.000005 GHz
10 kHz0.00001 GHz
50 kHz0.00005 GHz
60 kHz0.00006 GHz
100 kHz0.0001 GHz
500 kHz0.0005 GHz
1,000 kHz0.001 GHz

About converting Gigahertz to Kilohertz

Gigahertz (GHz) and Kilohertz (kHz) are both units of frequency. The exact factor is 1 GHz = 1,000,000 kHz, so multiply by 1,000,000 to go from gigahertz to kilohertz (or divide to go back).

The conversion runs entirely in your browser. Need the reverse? Use the Kilohertz to Gigahertz converter, or the full unit converter for every unit at once.

Real-world frequency in gigahertz and kilohertz

ExampleGigahertzKilohertz
Mains electricity in Europe & India5 × 10⁻⁸ GHz0.05 kHz
Mains electricity in North America6 × 10⁻⁸ GHz0.06 kHz
Concert pitch A4 (ISO 16)4.4 × 10⁻⁷ GHz0.44 kHz
The upper limit of human hearing≈ 0.00002 GHz≈ 20 kHz
FM radio (mid band)0.1 GHz100,000 kHz
The Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz band2.4 GHz2,400,000 kHz

“≈” marks typical values; the rest are defined or measured figures.

The units

Gigahertz (GHz)

1,000,000,000 hertz.

Used for: Processors, Wi-Fi and 5G.

Kilohertz (kHz)

1,000 hertz.

Used for: Audio frequencies and AM radio.

Hertz prefixes are exact powers of ten.

Frequently asked questions

5 answers
How many kilohertz are in one gigahertz?
One gigahertz equals 1,000,000 kilohertz.
How do I convert gigahertz to kilohertz?
Multiply the number of gigahertz by 1,000,000. For example, 10 gigahertz = 10,000,000 kilohertz.
What is 5 gigahertz in kilohertz?
5 gigahertz is 5,000,000 kilohertz.
Is a gigahertz bigger than a kilohertz?
Yes. One gigahertz equals 1,000,000 kilohertz, so it is 1,000,000 times larger.
How many kilohertz is the upper limit of human hearing?
The upper limit of human hearing is about 20 kilohertz (about 0.00002 gigahertz).