The kilohertz is one thousand hertz, used to express mid-range audio and radio signal frequencies.
It became the standard way to express AM radio frequencies as radio broadcasting developed.
Measurement system: International System of Units (SI, multiple unit). SI equivalent: 1 kHz = 1000 Hz.
Kilohertz facts
- Unit name
- Kilohertz
- Symbol
- kHz
- Category
- Frequency
- Measurement system
- International System of Units (SI, multiple unit)
- SI equivalent
- 1 kHz = 1000 Hz
- Common uses
- AM radio frequencies, audio processing, ultrasonic devices
Definition of the kilohertz
The kilohertz is one thousand hertz, used to express mid-range audio and radio signal frequencies.
Measurement system and SI relationship
International System of Units (SI, multiple unit)
SI equivalent: 1 kHz = 1000 Hz
History of the kilohertz
It became the standard way to express AM radio frequencies as radio broadcasting developed.
Where is the kilohertz used?
AM radio frequencies, audio processing, ultrasonic devices