Convert Megahertz to Kilohertz
Convert Megahertz to Kilohertz instantly. 1 Megahertz (MHz) equals 1,000 Kilohertz (kHz).
Megahertz to Kilohertz conversion table
| Megahertz (MHz) | Kilohertz (kHz) |
|---|---|
| 1 MHz | 1,000 kHz |
| 2 MHz | 2,000 kHz |
| 3 MHz | 3,000 kHz |
| 5 MHz | 5,000 kHz |
| 10 MHz | 10,000 kHz |
| 20 MHz | 20,000 kHz |
| 50 MHz | 50,000 kHz |
| 100 MHz | 100,000 kHz |
| 500 MHz | 500,000 kHz |
| 1,000 MHz | 1,000,000 kHz |
1 Megahertz = 1,000 Kilohertz · multiply Megahertz by 1,000
About converting Megahertz to Kilohertz
Megahertz (MHz) and Kilohertz (kHz) are both units of frequency, so converting between them is a single multiplication: multiply your Megahertz figure by 1,000. Ten Megahertz comes to 10,000 Kilohertz, and a hundred works out at 100,000 Kilohertz.
Rule of thumb: going from Megahertz to Kilohertz multiplies, so the figure always grows — one Megahertz is already 1,000 Kilohertz. If your answer came out smaller, you have the conversion the wrong way round.
What is a Megahertz?
The megahertz covers FM radio — the two-digit numbers on an FM dial are megahertz — along with broadcast television, walkie-talkies and a great deal of the spectrum in between. It is also the unit that once sold computers: through the 1980s and 1990s a processor’s megahertz figure was the headline specification, and buyers treated it as a direct measure of speed. That was always shaky, because how much work a chip does per cycle varies enormously between designs, and the assumption became known as the megahertz myth once rival architectures started beating faster-clocked ones.
What is a Kilohertz?
The kilohertz is the range of sound and of the oldest broadcast radio. The top of human hearing sits somewhere near 20 kHz in a young ear, and digital audio is sampled in kilohertz — CD audio at 44.1 kHz, most video and studio work at 48 kHz or above — because a sample rate has to comfortably exceed the highest frequency you want to capture. AM radio is the other kilohertz territory: the numbers on an AM dial are station frequencies in kilohertz, which is why they run to three or four digits while the FM dial beside them shows tidy two-digit megahertz.
To put both in perspective: an FM station broadcasts at around 100 megahertz, while AM radio stations sit around 1,000 kilohertz on the dial.
The converter above updates as you type, and the table lists common values for quick reference. Need the opposite direction? Use the Kilohertz to Megahertz converter, or browse all Frequency converters.
Frequently asked questions
How many Kilohertz are in one Megahertz?
There are 1,000 Kilohertz in one Megahertz.
How do I convert Megahertz to Kilohertz?
Multiply the number of Megahertz by 1,000. For example, 10 Megahertz = 10,000 Kilohertz.
What is 100 Megahertz in Kilohertz?
100 Megahertz is equal to 100,000 Kilohertz.
How do I convert Kilohertz to Megahertz?
Multiply the Kilohertz value by 0.001 (or divide by 1,000).
Is this Megahertz to Kilohertz conversion exact?
Yes, exactly. Both units are fixed against the same base by definition, and 1 Megahertz = 1,000 Kilohertz is the complete value — nothing is rounded away.
What is a Megahertz?
The megahertz covers FM radio — the two-digit numbers on an FM dial are megahertz — along with broadcast television, walkie-talkies and a great deal of the spectrum in between. It is also the unit that once sold computers: through the 1980s and 1990s a processor’s megahertz figure was the headline specification, and buyers treated it as a direct measure of speed. That was always shaky, because how much work a chip does per cycle varies enormously between designs, and the assumption became known as the megahertz myth once rival architectures started beating faster-clocked ones.
What is a Kilohertz?
The kilohertz is the range of sound and of the oldest broadcast radio. The top of human hearing sits somewhere near 20 kHz in a young ear, and digital audio is sampled in kilohertz — CD audio at 44.1 kHz, most video and studio work at 48 kHz or above — because a sample rate has to comfortably exceed the highest frequency you want to capture. AM radio is the other kilohertz territory: the numbers on an AM dial are station frequencies in kilohertz, which is why they run to three or four digits while the FM dial beside them shows tidy two-digit megahertz.