Frequency Wavelength Converter
Convert frequency and wavelength measurements.
Popular Frequency Wavelength Conversions
Complete List of Frequency Wavelength Units for Conversion
1 Kilohertz [kHz] = 1000.00 Hertz [Hz]
1 Megahertz [MHz] = 1.00000e+6 Hertz [Hz]
1 Gigahertz [GHz] = 1.00000e+9 Hertz [Hz]
1 Terahertz [THz] = 1.00000e+12 Hertz [Hz]
1 Meter (Wavelength) [m] = 2.99792e+8 Hertz [Hz]
1 Centimeter (Wavelength) [cm] = 2.99792e+10 Hertz [Hz]
Centimeter (Wavelength) to Hertz, Hertz to Centimeter (Wavelength)
1 Millimeter (Wavelength) [mm] = 2.99792e+11 Hertz [Hz]
Millimeter (Wavelength) to Hertz, Hertz to Millimeter (Wavelength)
1 Micrometer (Wavelength) [µm] = 2.99792e+14 Hertz [Hz]
Micrometer (Wavelength) to Hertz, Hertz to Micrometer (Wavelength)
1 Nanometer (Wavelength) [nm] = 2.99792e+17 Hertz [Hz]
Nanometer (Wavelength) to Hertz, Hertz to Nanometer (Wavelength)
1 Ångström (Wavelength) [Å] = 2.99792e+18 Hertz [Hz]
Ångström (Wavelength) to Hertz, Hertz to Ångström (Wavelength)
How this frequency wavelength converter works
Hertz (Hz) is used as the internal base unit. Every value you enter is first converted to Hertz using exact SI factors, then translated to the requested unit with the same data pulled from the SI Brochure and NIST SP 811.
Key frequency wavelength relationships
- 1 Kilohertz = 1,000 Hertz
- 1 Megahertz = 1.0000e+6 Hertz
- 1 Gigahertz = 1.0000e+9 Hertz
- 1 Terahertz = 1.0000e+12 Hertz
- 1 Meter (Wavelength) = 2.9979e+8 Hertz
Where frequency wavelength units are used
Lighting designers, display manufacturers, and imaging scientists track these optical quantities when tuning sensors, screens, and illumination systems. The frequency wavelength converter covers real-world units such as Hertz and Kilohertz, giving teams a trusted reference when cross-checking data between labs, suppliers, and regulatory filings.
Tips for accurate frequency wavelength conversions
- Always verify the unit symbol in your worksheet—this converter normalizes values through Hertz, which is the SI reference for frequency wavelength measurements.
- When jumping between Hertz and Kilohertz, watch metric prefixes and rounding. A misplaced milli-, micro-, or kilo- prefix can produce errors of several orders of magnitude.
- Document the context (test conditions, instrument resolution, uncertainty) whenever you publish frequency wavelength conversions so coworkers and auditors can reproduce your results.