How do I convert hertz to gigahertz?

Multiply the hertz value by 1.0000 × 10^−9. So x Hz × 1.0000 × 10^−9 = the equivalent in GHz.

What is 5 hertz in gigahertz?

5 hertz equals 5.0000 × 10^−9 gigahertz.

What is 10 hertz in gigahertz?

10 hertz equals 1.0000 × 10^−8 gigahertz.

What is 100 hertz in gigahertz?

100 hertz equals 1.0000 × 10^−7 gigahertz.

How do I convert back from gigahertz to hertz?

Multiply the gigahertz value by 1000000000. For example, 1 GHz = 1000000000 Hz.

Is the hertz bigger than the gigahertz?

No. 1 hertz is smaller than 1 gigahertz. It takes 1000000000 hertz to equal 1 gigahertz.

Are these conversion factors exact?

The factor is derived directly from the SI definitions of hertz and gigahertz; the displayed value is rounded for readability, and the browser computes using IEEE 754 double-precision arithmetic.

Hertz to Gigahertz Converter

1 Hz = 1.0000 × 10^−9 GHz (hertz → gigahertz)

1 Hz = 1.0000 × 10^−9 GHz

1 hertz equals 1.0000 × 10^−9 gigahertz. To convert hertz to gigahertz, multiply the hertz value by 1.0000 × 10^−9. For quick reference: 1 Hz = 1.0000 × 10^−9 GHz, 5 Hz = 5.0000 × 10^−9 GHz, 10 Hz = 1.0000 × 10^−8 GHz, 100 Hz = 1.0000 × 10^−7 GHz.

From

1.0000 × 10^−9

FormulaGigahertz = Hertz × 1.0000 × 10^−9

Quick

How to convert hertz to gigahertz

Take your value
Start with your value in hertz.
Multiply by 1.0000 × 10^−9
Multiply the hertz value by 1.0000 × 10^−9. This is the exact conversion factor from hertz to gigahertz.
Read the result
The product is your value in gigahertz. For example, 5 Hz × 1.0000 × 10^−9 = 5.0000 × 10^−9 GHz.

Conversion formula

The exact factor from hertz to gigahertz is 1.0000 × 10^−9.

Gigahertz = Hertz × 1.0000 × 10^−9

Hertz to Gigahertz conversion table

Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.

Conversion table from hertz to gigahertz
Hertz (Hz)	Gigahertz (GHz)
0.1 Hz	1.0000 × 10^−10 GHz
0.25 Hz	2.5000 × 10^−10 GHz
0.5 Hz	5.0000 × 10^−10 GHz
1 Hz	1.0000 × 10^−9 GHz
2 Hz	2.0000 × 10^−9 GHz
3 Hz	3.0000 × 10^−9 GHz
4 Hz	4.0000 × 10^−9 GHz
5 Hz	5.0000 × 10^−9 GHz
6 Hz	6.0000 × 10^−9 GHz
7 Hz	7.0000 × 10^−9 GHz
8 Hz	8.0000 × 10^−9 GHz
9 Hz	9.0000 × 10^−9 GHz
10 Hz	1.0000 × 10^−8 GHz
11 Hz	1.1000 × 10^−8 GHz
12 Hz	1.2000 × 10^−8 GHz
13 Hz	1.3000 × 10^−8 GHz
14 Hz	1.4000 × 10^−8 GHz
15 Hz	1.5000 × 10^−8 GHz
16 Hz	1.6000 × 10^−8 GHz
18 Hz	1.8000 × 10^−8 GHz
20 Hz	2.0000 × 10^−8 GHz
22 Hz	2.2000 × 10^−8 GHz
24 Hz	2.4000 × 10^−8 GHz
25 Hz	2.5000 × 10^−8 GHz
28 Hz	2.8000 × 10^−8 GHz
30 Hz	3.0000 × 10^−8 GHz
32 Hz	3.2000 × 10^−8 GHz
36 Hz	3.6000 × 10^−8 GHz
40 Hz	4.0000 × 10^−8 GHz
45 Hz	4.5000 × 10^−8 GHz
48 Hz	4.8000 × 10^−8 GHz
50 Hz	5.0000 × 10^−8 GHz
60 Hz	6.0000 × 10^−8 GHz
70 Hz	7.0000 × 10^−8 GHz
75 Hz	7.5000 × 10^−8 GHz
80 Hz	8.0000 × 10^−8 GHz
90 Hz	9.0000 × 10^−8 GHz
100 Hz	1.0000 × 10^−7 GHz
125 Hz	1.2500 × 10^−7 GHz
150 Hz	1.5000 × 10^−7 GHz
200 Hz	2.0000 × 10^−7 GHz
250 Hz	2.5000 × 10^−7 GHz
300 Hz	3.0000 × 10^−7 GHz
400 Hz	4.0000 × 10^−7 GHz
500 Hz	5.0000 × 10^−7 GHz
600 Hz	6.0000 × 10^−7 GHz
750 Hz	7.5000 × 10^−7 GHz
800 Hz	8.0000 × 10^−7 GHz
900 Hz	9.0000 × 10^−7 GHz
1000 Hz	1.0000 × 10^−6 GHz

Real-world reference

Standard mains electricity in most of the world is 50 or 60 Hz. Human hearing spans roughly 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.

Frequently asked questions

How many gigahertz are in 1 hertz?: 1 hertz equals 1.0000 × 10^−9 gigahertz.
How do I convert hertz to gigahertz?: Multiply the hertz value by 1.0000 × 10^−9. So x Hz × 1.0000 × 10^−9 = the equivalent in GHz.
What is 5 hertz in gigahertz?: 5 hertz equals 5.0000 × 10^−9 gigahertz.
What is 10 hertz in gigahertz?: 10 hertz equals 1.0000 × 10^−8 gigahertz.
What is 100 hertz in gigahertz?: 100 hertz equals 1.0000 × 10^−7 gigahertz.
How do I convert back from gigahertz to hertz?: Multiply the gigahertz value by 1000000000. For example, 1 GHz = 1000000000 Hz.
Is the hertz bigger than the gigahertz?: No. 1 hertz is smaller than 1 gigahertz. It takes 1000000000 hertz to equal 1 gigahertz.
Are these conversion factors exact?: The factor is derived directly from the SI definitions of hertz and gigahertz; the displayed value is rounded for readability, and the browser computes using IEEE 754 double-precision arithmetic.

About the hertz and the gigahertz

The hertz

The hertz (Hz) is the SI derived unit of frequency, equal to one cycle per second. It is the universal unit for sound pitch, electrical AC frequency, processor clock speed (in multiples), and radio and wireless signal frequencies.