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frequency · International · Modern

kilohertz

kHzexact
Record
M439
Definition quality
Standardized
Conversion mode
multiplicative
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Definition

1 kHz = 1000 Hz exactly.

Reference value

One kilohertz is equal to 1,000 hertzs.

History & use

SI-prefixed frequency unit.

Modern use

Current-use record in the project inventory; exact scope should follow the definition and regional/system context shown here.

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Common in audio/radio.

Sources & evidence

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