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Megahertz to Gigahertz Converter

1 megahertz is exactly 0.001 gigahertz. Convert megahertz (MHz) to gigahertz (GHz) below: type a value and the result updates as you type.

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Megahertz to Gigahertz conversion

1 MHz = 0.001 GHzone megahertz in gigahertz

1 GHz = 1000 MHzone gigahertz in megahertz

Megahertz (MHz): One million hertz. FM radio is around 100 MHz.

Gigahertz (GHz): One billion hertz. Wi-Fi uses 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

Source:SI Brochure, 9th edition (BIPM, 2019)

How to convert megahertz to gigahertz

To convert megahertz to gigahertz, multiply the number of megahertz by 0.001.

Formula

GHz = MHz × 0.001

Examples

  • 5 MHz = 5 × 0.001 = 0.005 GHz
  • 25 MHz = 25 × 0.001 = 0.025 GHz
  • 100 MHz = 100 × 0.001 = 0.1 GHz

Megahertz to Gigahertz conversion table

Megahertz to Gigahertz
Megahertz (MHz)Gigahertz (GHz)
0.1 MHz0.0001 GHz
0.5 MHz0.0005 GHz
1 MHz0.001 GHz
2 MHz0.002 GHz
3 MHz0.003 GHz
5 MHz0.005 GHz
10 MHz0.01 GHz
20 MHz0.02 GHz
25 MHz0.025 GHz
50 MHz0.05 GHz
100 MHz0.1 GHz
250 MHz0.25 GHz
500 MHz0.5 GHz
1000 MHz1 GHz

Values rounded to 10 significant digits where needed.

Frequently asked questions

How many gigahertz are in one megahertz?
One megahertz is exactly 0.001 gigahertz.
How do I convert gigahertz to megahertz?
To convert gigahertz to megahertz, multiply the number of gigahertz by 1000. The formula is MHz = GHz × 1000.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units have exact definitions and the factor 0.001 is exact. Displayed results are only rounded when they have many decimal places.
Which is larger, a megahertz or a gigahertz?
A gigahertz is 1000 times larger than a megahertz. In other words, a megahertz is exactly 1/1000 of a gigahertz.