Frequency

Convert hz to ghz

1 hertz equals 1e-9 gigahertz. Enter a value below to convert instantly.

1 Hz
1e-9 GHz

Multiply the number of hertz by 1e-9 to get gigahertz. How this is calculated

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Formula

Multiply the number of hertz by 1e-9 to get gigahertz.

Step by step

  1. Start with 1 Hz.
  2. Multiply by the conversion factor 1e-9.
  3. 1 × 1e-9 = 1e-9 GHz.

Hertz to Gigahertz conversion table

Conversion table from Hertz to Gigahertz
Hertz (Hz) Gigahertz (GHz)
1 1e-9
2 2e-9
5 5e-9
10 1e-8
50 5e-8
100 1e-7
500 5e-7
1,000 0.000001

Convert Hertz to other frequency units

1 Hz expressed in every other frequency unit on this site.

  • Millihertz mHz 1,000
  • Centihertz cHz 100
  • Decihertz dHz 10
  • Dekahertz daHz 0.1
  • Hectohertz hHz 0.01
  • Nanohertz nHz 1,000,000,000
  • Picohertz pHz 1,000,000,000,000
  • Femtohertz fHz 1,000,000,000,000,000
  • Attohertz aHz 1e+18
  • Microhertz µHz 1,000,000
  • Kilohertz kHz 0.001
  • Megahertz MHz 0.000001
  • Gigahertz GHz 1e-9
  • Terahertz THz 1e-12
  • Petahertz PHz 1e-15
  • Exahertz EHz 1e-18
  • Revolution per Minute rpm 60
  • Revolution per Second rps 1
  • Revolution per Hour rph 3,600
  • Radian per Second rad/s 6.2831853
  • Radian per Minute rad/min 376.99112
  • Degree per Second °/s 360
  • Cycle per Minute cpm 60
  • Cycle per Hour cph 3,600
  • Cycle per Day cpd 86,400
  • Beat per Minute bpm 60
  • Frame per Second fps 1

About the hertz

The hertz (Hz) is a SI unit of frequency.

About the gigahertz

The gigahertz (GHz) is a SI unit of frequency.

Where this conversion is used

Converting hertz to gigahertz comes up when audio, radio, processors, and rotating machinery.

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Frequently asked questions

How many gigahertz are in a hertz?

One hertz equals 1e-9 gigahertz.

How do you convert hertz to gigahertz?

Multiply the number of hertz by 1e-9 to get gigahertz.

What is 1 gigahertz in hertz?

One gigahertz equals 1,000,000,000 hertz.

When would I convert hertz to gigahertz?

This conversion is common when audio, radio, processors, and rotating machinery.

Conversion factors are based on internationally agreed unit definitions. See our methodology and sources for details on how these values are verified.