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Convert Megahertz to Gigahertz

One megahertz equals 0.001 gigahertz. Type any value to convert megahertz to gigahertz instantly — with a full reference table below.

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How to convert Megahertz to Gigahertz

To convert megahertz to gigahertz, multiply by 0.001. One megahertz equals 0.001 GHz, and one gigahertz equals 1,000 MHz.

  1. Take the value in megahertz — for example 7.5 MHz.
  2. Multiply by 0.001 (the number of gigahertz in one megahertz).
  3. 7.5 × 0.001 = 0.0075 GHz.

Shortcut: the factor is a power of ten, so just move the decimal point 3 places to the left.

Megahertz to Gigahertz conversion table

MegahertzGigahertz
1 MHz0.001 GHz
5 MHz0.005 GHz
10 MHz0.01 GHz
50 MHz0.05 GHz
60 MHz0.06 GHz
100 MHz0.1 GHz
500 MHz0.5 GHz
1,000 MHz1 GHz
GigahertzMegahertz
1 GHz1,000 MHz
5 GHz5,000 MHz
10 GHz10,000 MHz
50 GHz50,000 MHz
60 GHz60,000 MHz
100 GHz100,000 MHz
500 GHz500,000 MHz
1,000 GHz1,000,000 MHz

About converting Megahertz to Gigahertz

Megahertz (MHz) and Gigahertz (GHz) are both units of frequency. The exact factor is 1 MHz = 0.001 GHz, so multiply by 0.001 to go from megahertz to gigahertz (or divide to go back).

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

Real-world frequency in megahertz and gigahertz

ExampleMegahertzGigahertz
Mains electricity in Europe & India0.00005 MHz5 × 10⁻⁸ GHz
Mains electricity in North America0.00006 MHz6 × 10⁻⁸ GHz
Concert pitch A4 (ISO 16)0.00044 MHz4.4 × 10⁻⁷ GHz
The upper limit of human hearing≈ 0.02 MHz≈ 0.00002 GHz
FM radio (mid band)100 MHz0.1 GHz
The Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz band2,400 MHz2.4 GHz

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

The units

Megahertz (MHz)

1,000,000 hertz.

Used for: FM radio and older processors.

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 megahertz?
One megahertz equals 0.001 gigahertz.
How do I convert megahertz to gigahertz?
Multiply the number of megahertz by 0.001. For example, 10 megahertz = 0.01 gigahertz.
What is 5 megahertz in gigahertz?
5 megahertz is 0.005 gigahertz.
Is a megahertz bigger than a gigahertz?
No. One megahertz is 0.001 of a gigahertz — it takes 1,000 megahertz 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 0.02 megahertz).