What is a kilohertz?

Definition

kHz

The kilohertz (kHz) equals 1,000 hertz, used in radio, audio, and communications.

Unit system

SI

Convert kilohertz

Hertz → Kilohertz Kilohertz → Hertz Kilohertz → Megahertz Kilohertz → Gigahertz Kilohertz → Terahertz Kilohertz → RPM Kilohertz → Revolutions/second Kilohertz → Radians/second

All frequency units

Unit	Symbol	System
hertz	Hz	SI
kilohertz	kHz	SI
megahertz	MHz	SI
gigahertz	GHz	SI
terahertz	THz	SI
RPM	rpm	Mechanical
revolutions/second	rps	Mechanical
radians/second	rad/s	Scientific