Frequency ‹―› Wavelength Calculator

Here is a simple JavaScript routing that converts between frequency and wavelength. Wavelength and frequency are related by the following formula:

Equation		Frequency Units	Wavelength Units
c = λ * ν * √ε_r,	where c = speed of light λ = wavelength ν = frequency ε_r = 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) wavelength = 62.2 MHz - RF Cafe
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

0402 Surface Mount Capacitor (0.040 in) = 295 GHz

Ticonderoga #2 Wooden Pencil (7.5") = 1.57 GHz

Meter Stick (1 m) wavelength = 300 MHz - RF Cafe
Meter Stick (1 m) = 300 MHz

Boeing 747-400 (231'10'') wavelength = 4.24 MHz - RF Cafe
Boeing 747-400 (231'10") = 4.24 MHz

Channel Tunnel, 'Chunnel' (37 km) wavelength = 8.10 kHz -RF Cafe
Channel Tunnel, "Chunnel" (37 km) = 8.10 kHz




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