Convert Hz to GHz
Type the number of hertz that you wish to convert to gigahertz.
How to Convert Hertz to Gigahertz
The hertz and gigahertz are both units of frequency. By definition, 1 gigahertz equals exactly 1000000000 hertz. This means to convert hertz to gigahertz, you divide by 1000000000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 Hz to gigahertz:
We need to convert hertz to gigahertz
Since 1 GHz = 1000000000 Hz, divide by 1000000000
5 ÷ 1000000000 = 5e-9
5 Hz = 5e-9 GHz
Hertz to Gigahertz Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common hertz to gigahertz conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Hertz (Hz) | Gigahertz (GHz) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 Hz | 1e-10 GHz |
| 0.5 Hz | 5e-10 GHz |
| 1 Hz | 1e-9 GHz |
| 2 Hz | 2e-9 GHz |
| 5 Hz | 5e-9 GHz |
| 10 Hz | 1e-8 GHz |
| 25 Hz | 2.5e-8 GHz |
| 50 Hz | 5e-8 GHz |
| 100 Hz | 1e-7 GHz |
About These Units
Hertz (Hz)
The hertz (Hz) is the SI unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second. Hertz measures sound pitch (human hearing: 20-20,000 Hz), AC power (50/60 Hz), and oscillations. Middle C on a piano is 261.63 Hz. Named after physicist Heinrich Hertz.
Gigahertz (GHz)
A gigahertz (GHz) equals 1 billion hertz. Gigahertz measures modern CPU speeds (2-5 GHz), WiFi (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz), 5G cellular (millimeter wave: 24-47 GHz), and microwave ovens (2.45 GHz). RAM speed is also measured in GHz.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert hertz to gigahertz?
To convert hertz to gigahertz, divide the value by 1000000000. For example, 10 Hz = 1e-8 GHz.
How many gigahertz are in 1 hertz?
1 hertz equals 1e-9 gigahertz.
What is the formula for hertz to gigahertz?
The formula is: GHz = Hz ÷ 1000000000.