Formula
kHz to Hz conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
Hz = kHz x 1,000
Worked example
2 kHz = 2,000 Hz.
All SI prefix conversions are exact; rpm assumes each revolution is one complete cycle.
Frequency conversion
Convert Kilohertz to Hertz
1 kilohertz (kHz) equals 1,000 hertz (Hz). Enter any value below to convert from kHz to Hz.
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1 kHz = 1,000 Hz
All Frequency units
From 1 kHz| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Millihertz mHz | 1,000,000 |
| Hertz Hz | 1,000 |
| Kilohertz kHz | 1 |
| Megahertz MHz | 0.001 |
| Gigahertz GHz | 0.000001 |
| Terahertz THz | 0.000000001 |
| Revolution per minute rpm | 60,000 |
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Quick reference
Kilohertz to Hertz table
| Kilohertz (kHz) | Hertz (Hz) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 10 |
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
From unit
About the kilohertz
One thousand hertz.
Symbol: kHz
To unit
About the hertz
One cycle per second.
Symbol: Hz
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Conversion standard
Definitions are checked against BIPM SI Brochure: hertz. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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kHz to Hz FAQ
How do you convert kilohertz to hertz?
Use the formula Hz = kHz x 1,000. 1 kilohertz (kHz) equals 1,000 hertz (Hz).
Is the kHz to Hz conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.