Gigahertz (GHz) and Megahertz (MHz) are units of frequency used to measure the number of cycles per second of a periodic wave, often used in the context of electronic devices and radio waves. They are especially common when discussing the clock speeds of computer processors.
One Megahertz is equivalent to one million cycles per second. It’s denoted as 1 MHz=1,000,000 Hz. For example, an old computer CPU with a clock speed of 800 MHz operates at 800 million cycles per second.
One Gigahertz is equivalent to one billion cycles per second. It’s denoted as 1 GHz=1,000,000,000 Hz or 1 GHz=1,000 MHz. Modern computer CPUs often have clock speeds measured in multiple GH.
1GHz = 1000MHz
or
1MHz = 0.001GHz
f(MHz) = f(GHz) × 1000
Example – Convert 3 gigahertz to megahertz
Ans. f(MHz) = 3GHz × 1000 = 3000MHz
| Gigahertz (GHz) | Megahertz (MHz) |
| 0 GHz | 0 MHz |
| 0.001 GHz | 1 MHz |
| 0.01 GHz | 10 MHz |
| 0.1 GHz | 100 MHz |
| 1 GHz | 1000 MHz |
| 10 GHz | 10000 MHz |
| 100 GHz | 100000 MHz |
| 1000 GHz | 1000000 MHz |
2.4 GHz is equivalent to 2400 MHz.
Yes, 1000 MHz is equal to 1 GHz.
Yes, 2500 MHz is the same as 2.5 GHz.
No, 2.4 GHz refers to a frequency band, while 5G refers to the fifth generation of mobile network technology. However, 5G networks can operate on various frequency bands, including those below 6 GHz and those in the millimeter-wave range.
There's a small error in the question. If you're referring to Wi-Fi bands, the comparison would be between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. In that case, 5 GHz can offer faster data rates than 2.4 GHz under ideal conditions.
The 5.0 GHz band is a frequency band used for wireless networking, such as Wi-Fi. It can offer faster data rates and is typically less congested than the 2.4 GHz band. However, its range might be slightly shorter, especially through walls and obstacles.
In the context of processor or CPU speeds, 2.8 GHz is faster than 2.4 GHz. If referring to wireless frequencies, the difference would be minimal in terms of propagation, but a 2.8 GHz frequency might not be as commonly supported as 2.4 GHz for many applications.