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Convert Kilohertz to Gigahertz

One kilohertz equals 0.000001 gigahertz. Type any value to convert kilohertz to gigahertz instantly — with a full reference table below.

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How to convert Kilohertz to Gigahertz

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

  1. Take the value in kilohertz — for example 7.5 kHz.
  2. Multiply by 0.000001 (the number of gigahertz in one kilohertz).
  3. 7.5 × 0.000001 = 0.0000075 GHz.

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

Kilohertz to Gigahertz conversion table

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
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

About converting Kilohertz to Gigahertz

Kilohertz (kHz) and Gigahertz (GHz) are both units of frequency. The exact factor is 1 kHz = 0.000001 GHz, so multiply by 0.000001 to go from kilohertz to gigahertz (or divide to go back).

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

Real-world frequency in kilohertz and gigahertz

ExampleKilohertzGigahertz
Mains electricity in Europe & India0.05 kHz5 × 10⁻⁸ GHz
Mains electricity in North America0.06 kHz6 × 10⁻⁸ GHz
Concert pitch A4 (ISO 16)0.44 kHz4.4 × 10⁻⁷ GHz
The upper limit of human hearing≈ 20 kHz≈ 0.00002 GHz
FM radio (mid band)100,000 kHz0.1 GHz
The Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz band2,400,000 kHz2.4 GHz

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

The units

Kilohertz (kHz)

1,000 hertz.

Used for: Audio frequencies and AM radio.

Gigahertz (GHz)

1,000,000,000 hertz.

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

Hertz prefixes are exact powers of ten.

Frequently asked questions

5 answers
How many gigahertz are in one kilohertz?
One kilohertz equals 0.000001 gigahertz.
How do I convert kilohertz to gigahertz?
Multiply the number of kilohertz by 0.000001. For example, 10 kilohertz = 0.00001 gigahertz.
What is 5 kilohertz in gigahertz?
5 kilohertz is 0.000005 gigahertz.
Is a kilohertz bigger than a gigahertz?
No. One kilohertz is 0.000001 of a gigahertz — it takes 1,000,000 kilohertz to make one gigahertz.
How many gigahertz is the upper limit of human hearing?
The upper limit of human hearing is about 0.00002 gigahertz (about 20 kilohertz).