Frequency
kHztocycles/s
Convert kilohertz (kHz) to cycles per second (cycles/s).
Factor1 kHz = 1000 cycles/s
Converter
kHz
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
cycles/s
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
cycles/s = kHz × 1000
Multiply any value in kilohertz by 1000 to obtain the value in cycles per second.
Worked example
Convert 1 kHz to cycles/s.
- 01Start with 1 kHz.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 1000 = 1000 cycles/s.
Result1 kHz = 1000 cycles/s
Conversion table
| kHz | cycles/s |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1000 |
| 2 | 2000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 20 | 20000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 100 | 1.0000e+5 |
| 200 | 2.0000e+5 |
| 500 | 5.0000e+5 |
| 1000 | 1.0000e+6 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from kHz to cycles/s?
1 kHz equals 1000 cycles/s. To convert, multiply the value in kilohertz by 1000.
How do I convert 1 kHz to cycles/s?
1 kHz = 1000 cycles/s. For any value, multiply by 1000.
How do I convert cycles/s back to kHz?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.001. So 1 cycles/s = 0.001 kHz.
When would I need to convert kilohertz to cycle per second?
Frequency conversions between kHz and cycles/s are needed in signal and RF engineering, motor and turbomachinery rotational-speed work, vibration and pulse-rate analysis, and control-loop sample-rate specification. Hz dominates electronics and instrumentation; kHz, MHz and GHz cover audio through microwave; rpm and rps dominate mechanical rotational equipment; cycles per minute, second and hour cover slow industrial cyclic processes. Angular frequency (rad/s) and time-period (Hz ↔ seconds) conversions are NOT included — they require either a 2π factor or a reciprocal relationship.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).