Result of 1 kHz to ms
1 kHz equals 1 millisecond.
Detailed explanation
A frequency of 1 kilohertz means 1,000 cycles per second. To find the duration of one cycle in milliseconds, divide 1 second (1000 ms) by the frequency in Hz (1000). This results in 1 millisecond per cycle. So, 1 kHz corresponds to a period of 1 ms, because 1 cycle lasts 1 ms.
Conversion Tool
Result in ms:
Conversion Formula
The conversion from khz to ms based on the formula is: period (ms) = 1000 / frequency (kHz). It works because kilohertz measures how many cycles happen per second, and dividing 1000 milliseconds by the number of cycles per second gives the duration of each cycle in milliseconds. For example, at 2 kHz, period = 1000 / 2 = 500 ms, meaning each cycle lasts 500 milliseconds.
Conversion Example
- Convert 0.5 kHz:
- Step 1: Write the formula: period (ms) = 1000 / 0.5
- Step 2: Divide 1000 by 0.5: 1000 / 0.5 = 2000
- Step 3: Result: 2000 ms, so each cycle lasts 2000 milliseconds.
- Convert 5 kHz:
- Step 1: Use the formula: period = 1000 / 5
- Step 2: Divide 1000 by 5: 1000 / 5 = 200
- Step 3: The cycle duration is 200 milliseconds.
- Convert 10 kHz:
- Step 1: Apply the formula: period = 1000 / 10
- Step 2: 1000 divided by 10 equals 100
- Step 3: Each cycle is 100 milliseconds long.
Conversion Chart
| kHz | ms per cycle |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -41.6667 |
| -23.0 | -43.4783 |
| -22.0 | -45.4545 |
| -21.0 | -47.6190 |
| -20.0 | -50.0 |
| -19.0 | -52.6316 |
| -18.0 | -55.5556 |
| -17.0 | -58.8235 |
| -16.0 | -62.5 |
| -15.0 | -66.6667 |
| -14.0 | -71.4286 |
| -13.0 | -76.9231 |
| -12.0 | -83.3333 |
| -11.0 | -90.9091 |
| -10.0 | -100.0 |
| -9.0 | -111.1111 |
| -8.0 | -125.0 |
| -7.0 | -142.8571 |
| -6.0 | -166.6667 |
| -5.0 | -200.0 |
| -4.0 | -250.0 |
| -3.0 | -333.3333 |
| -2.0 | -500.0 |
| -1.0 | -1000.0 |
| 0.0 | Infinity |
| 1.0 | 1000.0 |
| 2.0 | 500.0 |
| 3.0 | 333.3333 |
| 4.0 | 250.0 |
| 5.0 | 200.0 |
| 6.0 | 166.6667 |
| 7.0 | 142.8571 |
| 8.0 | 125.0 |
| 9.0 | 111.1111 |
| 10.0 | 100.0 |
| 20.0 | 50.0 |
| 30.0 | 33.3333 |
| 40.0 | 25.0 |
| 50.0 | 20.0 |
| 60.0 | 16.6667 |
| 70.0 | 14.2857 |
| 80.0 | 12.5 |
| 90.0 | 11.1111 |
| 100.0 | 10.0 |
| 200.0 | 5.0 |
| 300.0 | 3.3333 |
| 400.0 | 2.5 |
| 500.0 | 2.0 |
| 600.0 | 1.6667 |
| 700.0 | 1.4286 |
| 800.0 | 1.25 |
| 900.0 | 1.1111 |
| 1000.0 | 1.0 |
The chart allows you to see how the period in milliseconds changes for different kHz values. Read the first column for frequency, then look at the corresponding milliseconds in the second column for quick reference.
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Conversion Definitions
khz
Khz stands for kilohertz, a unit measuring how many thousands of complete wave cycles happen each second. It is used in electronics, audio, and radio to describe frequency, where higher values mean more cycles per second, indicating faster oscillations.
ms
Ms, or milliseconds, are units of time representing one-thousandth of a second. It measures the duration of events, like the length of a wave cycle, with smaller numbers indicating quicker processes and longer numbers indicating slower or longer durations.
Conversion FAQs
How is the period in milliseconds affected if the frequency increases?
When the frequency increases, the period in milliseconds decreases because they are inversely proportional. More cycles per second mean each cycle must be shorter in time, so higher frequencies correspond to smaller ms values.
Can I convert any frequency in khz to ms directly?
Yes, by using the formula period (ms) = 1000 / frequency (kHz), you can directly convert any frequency in kilohertz to milliseconds, giving the duration of one cycle in time.
What happens if I input a negative frequency in the converter?
Negative frequencies are not physically meaningful in this context, but mathematically, the period in ms would be negative, which doesn’t have practical meaning. The calculator may display negative results, but real-world values are positive.