Converting 100 khz to seconds results in 0.00001 seconds.
This happens because 1 kilohertz (khz) equals 1,000 cycles per second. To find the duration of one cycle, divide 1 by the frequency in hertz. So, for 100 khz, which is 100,000 Hz, the calculation is 1 divided by 100,000, giving 0.00001 seconds per cycle.
What is the conversion of 100 khz to seconds?
Result in seconds:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert khz to seconds is 1 divided by the frequency in hertz. Since 1 khz equals 1,000 Hz, the calculation becomes 1 / (frequency in khz * 1,000). This works because frequency is cycles per second, and the reciprocal gives the duration of each cycle in seconds.
For example, for 100 khz: 1 / (100 * 1,000) = 1 / 100,000 = 0.00001 seconds. This means each cycle takes 0.00001 seconds at this frequency.
Conversion Example
- Convert 50 khz:
- Step 1: Multiply 50 by 1,000 to get 50,000 Hz.
- Step 2: Divide 1 by 50,000 to get 0.00002 seconds.
- Result: 50 khz equals 0.00002 seconds per cycle.
- Convert 200 khz:
- Step 1: 200 * 1,000 = 200,000 Hz.
- Step 2: 1 / 200,000 = 0.000005 seconds.
- Result: 200 khz equals 0.000005 seconds per cycle.
- Convert 10 khz:
- Step 1: 10 * 1,000 = 10,000 Hz.
- Step 2: 1 / 10,000 = 0.0001 seconds.
- Result: 10 khz equals 0.0001 seconds per cycle.
Conversion Chart
| Frequency (khz) | Seconds |
|---|---|
| 75.0 | 0.0000133 |
| 80.0 | 0.0000125 |
| 85.0 | 0.0000118 |
| 90.0 | 0.0000111 |
| 95.0 | 0.0000105 |
| 100.0 | 0.00001 |
| 105.0 | 0.00000952 |
| 110.0 | 0.00000909 |
| 115.0 | 0.0000087 |
| 120.0 | 0.00000833 |
| 125.0 | 0.000008 |
This chart shows the duration of one cycle in seconds for frequencies from 75 to 125 khz. To use it, find your frequency in khz and read across to see the corresponding seconds.
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Conversion Definitions
khz: Kilohertz (khz) is a unit of frequency equal to 1,000 cycles per second, used to measure how many waves or cycles occur in one second in oscillating signals like sound or radio waves.
Seconds: Seconds are units of time measuring duration, with one second being the time it takes for 9,192,631,770 vibrations of a cesium-133 atom; in frequency conversion, it indicates the duration of one cycle at a given frequency.
Conversion FAQs
How do I interpret the result of 0.00001 seconds for 100 khz?
The value 0.00001 seconds represents the length of time for one complete cycle of a 100 khz signal, meaning each wave lasts that much time before the next begins.
Why does higher frequency mean shorter cycle duration?
Because frequency is cycles per second, increasing the frequency means more cycles happen in less time, so each individual cycle must be shorter, which results in a smaller duration in seconds.
Can I use the conversion for other frequencies directly?
Yes, the same formula applies: divide 1 by the frequency in khz multiplied by 1,000. This allows conversion from any frequency in khz to seconds per cycle.
What is the significance of the reciprocal in this conversion?
The reciprocal of frequency gives the period, or the duration of one cycle, because frequency and period are inverse quantities; one measures cycles per second, the other seconds per cycle.