Megahertz to Gigahertz Converter
Convert megahertz to gigahertz instantly with precise calculations. Essential frequency conversion tool for CPU speeds, wireless networks, and electronics.
Relationship Between Megahertz and Gigahertz
The conversion between megahertz and gigahertz is based on the metric system where 1 gigahertz equals 1,000 megahertz.
1 GHz = 1,000 MHz
Therefore,
1 MHz = 0.001 GHz
To convert megahertz to gigahertz, we divide the value in megahertz by 1,000 (or multiply by 0.001).
For example, 1,000 MHz equals 1 GHz, and 2,500 MHz equals 2.5 GHz.
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).
Gigahertz
What is a Gigahertz (GHz)?
A gigahertz (symbol: GHz) is a unit of frequency equal to 1,000,000,000 hertz (1 billion hertz). The prefix 'giga-' means one billion, making the gigahertz a convenient unit for measuring frequencies in the billions of hertz range. Gigahertz is commonly used for computer processors, wireless communication, and other very high-frequency applications.
Common Uses
- Computer processors: Modern CPU clock speeds are measured in GHz (e.g., 2.4 GHz, 3.6 GHz)
- Wireless communication: Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz), Bluetooth, cellular networks (4G/5G)
- Microwave ovens: Typically operate at 2.45 GHz
- Satellite communication: Various GHz frequency bands
- Radar systems: Many radar systems operate in GHz range
- Scientific research: High-frequency experiments and measurements
- Telecommunications: High-speed data transmission
- Consumer electronics: Smartphones, tablets, and other devices
Conversion Context
Gigahertz is particularly useful when dealing with frequencies that would be cumbersome to express in megahertz or hertz. For example, expressing 3,000,000,000 Hz as 3 GHz is much more readable. The gigahertz unit is essential for modern computing and telecommunications, where frequencies regularly exceed 1 billion hertz.
Megahertz to Gigahertz Conversion Table
The conversion of megahertz to gigahertz for certain values are provided below:
- Megahertz [MHz]
- Gigahertz [GHz]
- 0.001 MHz
- 0.000001 GHz
- 0.01 MHz
- 0.00001 GHz
- 0.1 MHz
- 0.0001 GHz
- 0.5 MHz
- 0.0005 GHz
- 1 MHz
- 0.001 GHz
- 2 MHz
- 0.002 GHz
- 5 MHz
- 0.005 GHz
- 10 MHz
- 0.01 GHz
- 20 MHz
- 0.02 GHz
- 50 MHz
- 0.05 GHz
- 100 MHz
- 0.1 GHz
- 200 MHz
- 0.2 GHz
- 500 MHz
- 0.5 GHz
- 1000 MHz
- 1 GHz
- 2000 MHz
- 2 GHz
- 5000 MHz
- 5 GHz
