Frequency Converter

How to Convert Frequency Units

Converting between different frequency units is essential in various fields of science and engineering. This calculator simplifies the process by using standard conversion factors.

What is the Formula?

The general formula for frequency conversion is:

\[ \text{Result} = \frac{\text{Input Value} \times \text{Input Unit Factor}}{\text{Output Unit Factor}} \]

Where:

• Input Value is the frequency value you want to convert
• Input Unit Factor is the factor to convert the input unit to Hertz (Hz)
• Output Unit Factor is the factor to convert Hertz to the desired output unit

What are the calculation steps?

1. Identify the input frequency value and unit
2. Determine the conversion factor to Hertz for the input unit
3. Multiply the input value by this factor to get the frequency in Hertz
4. Determine the conversion factor from Hertz to the desired output unit
5. Divide the Hertz value by this factor to get the final result

Example Calculation

Let's convert 5 kHz to MHz:

Step 1: Identify inputs

Input Value = 5 kHz

Input Unit Factor (kHz to Hz) = 1000

Output Unit Factor (Hz to MHz) = 1,000,000

Step 2: Apply the formula

\[ \text{Result} = \frac{5 \times 1000}{1000000} = 0.005 \text{ MHz} \]

Therefore, 5 kHz is equal to 0.005 MHz.

Diagram of Frequency Conversion

The following diagram illustrates the concept of frequency conversion:

This diagram shows the relationship between kHz and MHz. The height of each bar represents the relative magnitude of the frequency, with taller bars indicating higher frequencies.