The period of 1 kHz is 1 millisecond.
Frequency and period are inversely proportional, meaning as the frequency increases, the period decreases. To find the period from a frequency, you divide 1 by the frequency in hertz. Since 1 kHz equals 1000 Hz, the period is 1 divided by 1000, resulting in 0.001 seconds or 1 millisecond.
Conversion Result
1 kHz converts to a period of 0.001 seconds.
Conversion Tool
Result in period:
Conversion Formula
The conversion from khz to period is based on the formula: Period = 1 / (Frequency in Hz). Since 1 khz equals 1000 Hz, multiplying khz value by 1000 gives Hz, then dividing 1 by that number gives the period in seconds. For example, 2 khz equals 2000 Hz, so period = 1 / 2000 = 0.0005 seconds.
Conversion Example
- Convert 0.5 khz:
- Step 1: 0.5 khz * 1000 = 500 Hz
- Step 2: 1 / 500 = 0.002 seconds
- Result: 0.5 khz is 0.002 seconds period
- Convert 10 khz:
- Step 1: 10 khz * 1000 = 10,000 Hz
- Step 2: 1 / 10,000 = 0.0001 seconds
- Result: 10 khz is 0.0001 seconds period
- Convert 2.5 khz:
- Step 1: 2.5 khz * 1000 = 2500 Hz
- Step 2: 1 / 2500 = 0.0004 seconds
- Result: 2.5 khz is 0.0004 seconds period
Conversion Chart
This chart shows various frequencies in khz and their corresponding periods in seconds. Use it to quickly find the period for a given frequency.
| Frequency (kHz) | Period (seconds) |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -0.0417 |
| -23.0 | -0.0435 |
| -22.0 | -0.0455 |
| -21.0 | -0.0476 |
| -20.0 | -0.05 |
| -19.0 | -0.0526 |
| -18.0 | -0.0556 |
| -17.0 | -0.0588 |
| -16.0 | -0.0625 |
| -15.0 | -0.0667 |
| -14.0 | -0.0714 |
| -13.0 | -0.0769 |
| -12.0 | -0.0833 |
| -11.0 | -0.0909 |
| -10.0 | -0.1 |
| -9.0 | -0.1111 |
| -8.0 | -0.125 |
| -7.0 | -0.1429 |
| -6.0 | -0.1667 |
| -5.0 | -0.2 |
| -4.0 | -0.25 |
| -3.0 | -0.3333 |
| -2.0 | -0.5 |
| -1.0 | -1 |
| 0.0 | Infinity |
| 1.0 | 0.001 |
| 2.0 | 0.0005 |
| 3.0 | 0.0003333 |
| 4.0 | 0.00025 |
| 5.0 | 0.0002 |
| 6.0 | 0.0001667 |
| 7.0 | 0.0001429 |
| 8.0 | 0.000125 |
| 9.0 | 0.0001111 |
| 10.0 | 0.0001 |
| 11.0 | 0.0000909 |
| 12.0 | 0.0000833 |
| 13.0 | 0.0000769 |
| 14.0 | 0.0000714 |
| 15.0 | 0.0000667 |
| 16.0 | 0.0000625 |
| 17.0 | 0.0000588 |
| 18.0 | 0.0000556 |
| 19.0 | 0.0000526 |
| 20.0 | 0.00005 |
| 21.0 | 0.0000476 |
| 22.0 | 0.0000455 |
| 23.0 | 0.0000435 |
| 24.0 | 0.0000417 |
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Conversion Definitions
khz
Khz, or kilohertz, is a unit of frequency equal to 1,000 cycles per second. It measures how many complete oscillations or cycles occur in one second, used in radio, audio, and signal processing contexts.
period
Period is the time it takes for one complete cycle of a wave or oscillation to occur, measured in seconds. It is the reciprocal of frequency, indicating how long each cycle lasts in a repeating signal.
Conversion FAQs
What is the period of 1 kHz frequency?
The period of 1 kHz is 0.001 seconds because dividing 1 by 1000 Hz gives the duration of each wave cycle.
How do I convert kHz to seconds manually?
You multiply the kHz value by 1000 to get Hz, then divide 1 by that number to find the period in seconds. For example, 2 kHz equals 2000 Hz, so 1/2000 = 0.0005 seconds.
Why does the period decrease as frequency increases?
Because period and frequency are inversely related, higher frequencies mean waves complete cycles faster, so each cycle lasts less time, resulting in a smaller period value.
Can the period be negative?
No, period represents a time duration, which cannot be negative. Negative values in charts indicate the mathematical inverse but are not physically meaningful as negative time.
What happens if I input zero in the conversion tool?
Dividing by zero is undefined, so the tool will show infinity or an error message, indicating that the period cannot be calculated for zero frequency.