Convert Hz to kHz
Hertz to kilohertz. Enter a value to convert, or use the Hz to kHz chart further down the page.
1 hertz equals 0.001 kilohertz. Going the other way, 1 kilohertz = 1,000 hertz.
How to convert Hz to kHz
To convert hertz to kilohertz, multiply the hertz value by 0.001. You can also divide by 1000 to get the same answer.
kHz = Hz × 0.001
Worked example
Convert 15 Hz to kilohertz:
15 Hz = 0.015 kHz
Hz to kHz conversion chart
Use this Hz to kHz table for quick reference without typing anything.
| hertz (Hz) | kilohertz (kHz) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 Hz | 0.00001 kHz |
| 0.1 Hz | 0.0001 kHz |
| 1 Hz | 0.001 kHz |
| 2 Hz | 0.002 kHz |
| 3 Hz | 0.003 kHz |
| 5 Hz | 0.005 kHz |
| 10 Hz | 0.01 kHz |
| 20 Hz | 0.02 kHz |
| 50 Hz | 0.05 kHz |
| 100 Hz | 0.1 kHz |
| 1,000 Hz | 1 kHz |
What is a hertz?
The hertz is the SI unit of frequency: one cycle per second.
What is a kilohertz?
A kilohertz is one thousand cycles per second. AM radio frequencies and audio sample rates are quoted in kilohertz.
Frequently asked questions
How many kHz are in a hertz?
1 Hz equals 0.001 kHz. Going the other way, 1 kHz is 1,000 Hz.
How do you convert Hz to kHz?
To convert hertz to kilohertz, multiply the hertz value by 0.001. You can also divide by 1000 to get the same answer.
What is 10 Hz in kHz?
10 Hz equals 0.01 kHz. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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