Wavelength & Frequency

Convert between wavelength, frequency and wave speed.

MHz
m/s
Wavelength
0.59958492m
In cm
59.958492cm
Frequency
500MHz
Show the working
  1. 1λ = c ÷ f = 299,792,458 ÷ 500,000,000 = 0.59958492 m
Formula
c = f × λ

How it works

Wave speed equals frequency times wavelength. Defaults to the speed of light for radio and light waves.

Example

A 500 MHz radio wave has a wavelength of about 0.6 m.

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