Kilohertz to Megahertz Converter

Relationship Between Kilohertz and Megahertz

The conversion between kilohertz and megahertz is based on the metric system where 1 megahertz equals 1,000 kilohertz.

1 MHz = 1,000 kHz

Therefore,

1 kHz = 0.001 MHz

To convert kilohertz to megahertz, we divide the value in kilohertz by 1,000 (or multiply by 0.001).

For example, 1,000 kHz equals 1 MHz, and 5,000 kHz equals 5 MHz.

Kilohertz

What is a Kilohertz (kHz)?

A kilohertz (symbol: kHz) is a unit of frequency equal to 1,000 hertz. The prefix 'kilo-' means one thousand, making the kilohertz a convenient unit for measuring frequencies in the thousands of hertz range. Kilohertz is commonly used for audio frequencies, radio frequencies, and other applications where values are in the thousands.

Common Uses

• AM radio: Broadcast frequencies range from 530 kHz to 1,700 kHz
• Audio equipment: Audio processing, sampling rates (44.1 kHz, 48 kHz for digital audio)
• Ultrasound: Medical and industrial ultrasound typically uses frequencies from 20 kHz to several MHz
• Sonar: Underwater detection systems operate in the kHz range
• Electronic circuits: Oscillator circuits, filters, and signal processing
• Scientific instruments: Frequency counters, spectrum analyzers
• Telecommunications: Some communication systems use kHz frequencies

Conversion Context

Kilohertz is particularly useful when dealing with frequencies that would be cumbersome to express in hertz. For example, expressing 100,000 Hz as 100 kHz is much more readable. The kilohertz unit bridges the gap between hertz (for lower frequencies) and megahertz (for higher frequencies).

Megahertz

What is a Megahertz (MHz)?

A megahertz (symbol: MHz) is a unit of frequency equal to 1,000,000 hertz (1 million hertz). The prefix 'mega-' means one million, making the megahertz a convenient unit for measuring frequencies in the millions of hertz range. Megahertz is commonly used for radio frequencies, computer processors, and other high-frequency applications.

Common Uses

• FM radio: Broadcast frequencies range from 88 MHz to 108 MHz
• Computer processors: CPU clock speeds (though modern CPUs are now measured in GHz)
• Radio communication: Two-way radios, walkie-talkies operate in MHz range
• Medical imaging: Ultrasound equipment typically uses frequencies from 2-18 MHz
• Wireless communication: Some older wireless standards operate in MHz
• Television broadcasting: VHF and UHF channels use MHz frequencies
• Amateur radio: HAM radio operators use various MHz frequency bands
• Scientific instruments: Oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers

Conversion Context

Megahertz is particularly useful when dealing with frequencies that would be cumbersome to express in hertz or kilohertz. For example, expressing 100,000,000 Hz as 100 MHz is much more readable. The megahertz unit bridges the gap between kilohertz (for lower frequencies) and gigahertz (for higher frequencies).

Kilohertz to Megahertz Conversion Table

The conversion of kilohertz to megahertz for certain values are provided below: