Period / Frequency Converter

Convert signal period duration into frequency (Hz) or frequency into period (time).

Conversion Type

Quick Guide

Frequency / Period Inverse Relationship

f = 1 / T
T = 1 / f
Frequency ($f$) and Period ($T$) are reciprocal values. Frequency represents "how many cycles occur in one second," while Period represents "how many seconds a single cycle takes."

Metric Prefixes Reference

  • ms = 10-3 seconds
  • µs = 10-6 seconds
  • ns = 10-9 seconds
  • ps = 10-12 seconds
  • kHz = 103 Hertz
  • MHz = 106 Hertz
  • GHz = 109 Hertz
  • THz = 1012 Hertz