What is a Gigahertz (GHz)?

A gigahertz (GHz) is a unit of frequency equal to 1,000,000,000 hertz.

Definition

Symbol

GHz

Category

Frequency

System

Metric

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1 Gigahertz = 1000000000 Hertz (Hz)

1 Gigahertz = 1000000 Kilohertz (kHz)

1 Gigahertz = 1000 Megahertz (MHz)

1 Gigahertz = 60000000000 RPM (rpm)

Common Uses

  • Modern CPU clock speeds
  • 5G wireless frequencies
  • Radar systems

Gigahertz Conversions

Related Units