Millihertz (mHz) - Unit Information & Conversion

Symbol:mHz
Plural:millihertz
Category:Frequency

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What is a Millihertz?

Millihertz (mHz) is a frequency unit equal to 0.001 hertz (one-thousandth of a hertz). Used for extremely slow oscillations, ultra-low frequencies, seismic measurements, and astronomical phenomena.

History of the Millihertz

SI prefix "milli" (from Latin mille meaning thousand) combined with hertz. Used in scientific contexts requiring measurement of very slow periodic events.

Quick Answer

What is a Millihertz? A millihertz (mHz) equals 0.001 Hz or one cycle per 1,000 seconds (approximately 16.67 minutes). Used for ultra-slow oscillations like tidal forces, seismic activity, Earth's oscillations, and some astronomical measurements. 1 mHz = 0.001 Hz = 1 cycle per 1000 seconds. Use our frequency converter for instant conversions.

Definition

1 mHz = 0.001 Hz = 1/1000 Hz = 1 cycle per 1,000 seconds โ‰ˆ 1 cycle per 16.67 minutes

Common Uses

Seismology: Ultra-low frequency seismic waves and Earth oscillations (0.3-10 mHz). Geophysics: Tidal deformations, Earth's free oscillations after major earthquakes. Astronomy: Some stellar oscillations, orbital perturbations. Oceanography: Ultra-long period ocean waves, tidal analysis.

Millihertz Conversion Formulas

To Hertz:

1 mHz = 0.001 Hz
Example: 5 millihertz = 0.005 hertz

To Kilohertz:

1 mHz = 0.000001 kHz
Example: 5 millihertz = 0.000005 kilohertz

To Megahertz:

1 mHz = 1.0000e-9 MHz
Example: 5 millihertz = 5.0000e-9 megahertz

To Gigahertz:

1 mHz = 1.0000e-12 GHz
Example: 5 millihertz = 5.0000e-12 gigahertz

To Terahertz:

1 mHz = 1.0000e-15 THz
Example: 5 millihertz = 5.0000e-15 terahertz

To Revolutions per Minute:

1 mHz = 0.06 rpm
Example: 5 millihertz = 0.3 rpm

To Revolutions per Second:

1 mHz = 0.001 rps
Example: 5 millihertz = 0.005 rps

To Beats per Minute:

1 mHz = 0.06 bpm
Example: 5 millihertz = 0.3 bpm

To Cycles per Second:

1 mHz = 0.001 cps
Example: 5 millihertz = 0.005 cps

To Radians per Second:

1 mHz = 0.006283 rad/s
Example: 5 millihertz = 0.031416 rad/s

Frequently Asked Questions

Formula: Hz = mHz รท 1,000 Examples:

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