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The frequency of 1 kHz corresponds to a period of 1 millisecond.
This means that each cycle of the wave lasts 1/1000th of a second, because frequency and period are inversely related. When the frequency is 1 kHz, the wave repeats 1000 times per second, making the period the reciprocal of that value in seconds.
What is the period for 1 kHz?
The period for 1 kilohertz (kHz) is 0.001 seconds, which is 1 millisecond. This is calculated by taking the reciprocal of the frequency (in Hz). Since 1 kHz equals 1000 Hz, the period equals 1 divided by 1000. This gives us the duration of each cycle in seconds.
Conversion Tool
Result in period:
Conversion Formula
The conversion from khz to period is based on the reciprocal relationship: period (seconds) = 1 / (frequency in Hz). Since 1 kHz equals 1000 Hz, we multiply the khz value by 1000 to get Hz and then take its reciprocal. For example, for 2 kHz, the period is 1 / (2 * 1000) = 0.0005 seconds.
Conversion Example
- Convert 2 kHz:
- Frequency in Hz: 2 * 1000 = 2000 Hz
- Period = 1 / 2000 = 0.0005 seconds
- Convert 0.5 kHz:
- Frequency in Hz: 0.5 * 1000 = 500 Hz
- Period = 1 / 500 = 0.002 seconds
- Convert 10 kHz:
- Frequency in Hz: 10 * 1000 = 10,000 Hz
- Period = 1 / 10,000 = 0.0001 seconds
Conversion Chart
| kHz | Period (seconds) |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | — |
| -20.0 | — |
| -16.0 | — |
| -12.0 | — |
| -8.0 | — |
| -4.0 | — |
| 0.0 | — |
| 4.0 | 0.00025 |
| 8.0 | 0.000125 |
| 12.0 | 0.0000833 |
| 16.0 | 0.0000625 |
| 20.0 | 0.00005 |
| 24.0 | 0.0000417 |
| 26.0 | 0.0000385 |
Use this chart by locating your khz value and reading the corresponding period in seconds. Negative or large values are not typical and are mainly for reference.
Related Conversion Questions
- What is the period of a 1 kHz signal in milliseconds?
- How do I convert 1 kilohertz to seconds per cycle?
- What is the duration of one cycle at 1 kHz frequency?
- How long does one wave last if the frequency is 1 kHz?
- Can I find the period of a 1 kHz wave in microseconds?
- What formula do I use to convert khz to seconds?
- How does changing the frequency affect the period in waveform signals?
Conversion Definitions
khz
khz (kilohertz) is a unit of frequency equal to 1000 cycles per second, used to measure how many wave cycles occur in one second in oscillating signals like sound or radio waves.
period
The period is the time duration of one complete cycle of a wave, measured in seconds, representing how long it takes for the wave to repeat once in a repeating signal.
Conversion FAQs
What is the period of 1 kHz in milliseconds?
The period of a 1 kHz signal is 0.001 seconds, which equals 1 millisecond. This is because the period is the reciprocal of frequency, so 1 / 1000 Hz = 0.001 seconds, meaning each cycle lasts 1 ms.
How do I convert a frequency in khz to period in seconds?
To convert khz to seconds, multiply the khz value by 1000 to get Hz, then take the reciprocal of that frequency. The formula is period = 1 / (khz * 1000). For example, for 5 kHz, period = 1 / (5 * 1000) = 0.0002 seconds.
Why is the period inversely proportional to frequency?
The period and frequency are inversely related because as the number of cycles per second increases, each cycle must last less time. This reciprocal relationship ensures that higher frequencies mean shorter periods, and vice versa.
