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frequency · International · Modern

kilohertz

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Definition

1 kHz = 1000 Hz exactly.

Reference value

One kilohertz is exactly 1,000 hertz.

History & use

SI-prefixed frequency unit.

Modern use

Still in current use in International. Beyond that, modern use is context-dependent and varies by region and measurement system.

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Common in audio/radio.

Sources & evidence

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