Here is a simple JavaScript routing that converts between frequency and wavelength. Wavelength and
frequency are related by the following formula:
c = λ * ν * √εr, |
where c = speed of light
λ = wavelength
ν = frequency εr =
relative permittivity |
G = GHz M = MHz k = kHz H = Hz |
k = kilometer m = meter cm = centimeter mm = mm nmi = nautical mile mi = statute mile
yd = yard ft = foot in = inch mil = 1000ths of an inch |
Disclaimer: This calculator has been tested and is believed to be accurate to
6 significant figures. User assumes all risks for its use.A table of calculated values can
be found here: Frequency - Wavelength
Conversion Table
Here are some familiar objects and their equivalent wavelength-related frequencies in air:
 Hummer H2 (189.8 in) = 62.2 MHz
 Golden Gate Bridge (6,450 ft) = 153 kHz
 Earth Equatorial Diameter (7,926 mi) = 23.5 Hz
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 0402 Surface Mount Capacitor (0.040 in) = 295 GHz
 Ticonderoga #2 Wooden Pencil (7.5") = 1.57 GHz
 Meter Stick (1 m) = 300 MHz
 Boeing 747-400 (231'10") = 4.24 MHz
 Channel Tunnel, "Chunnel" (37 km) = 8.10 kHz
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