Microhertz to Cycles per Second Converter
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Unit Description
Microhertz (µHz)
Definition
A microhertz (µHz) is a unit of frequency equal to one millionth of a hertz (10⁻⁶ Hz). It represents extremely low frequencies found in astronomical phenomena, very slow biological processes, and precision scientific measurements.
History
The microhertz became important with advanced astronomical observations and precision scientific measurements. It was particularly crucial for describing stellar oscillations, planetary motions, and other astronomical phenomena with very long periods.
Current Use
Microhertz is used in astronomy for stellar seismology, precision timing systems, long-term biological studies, and advanced scientific research. It's essential for measuring astronomical oscillations, very slow biological rhythms, and ultra-precision frequency standards.
Cycles per Second (cps)
Definition
Cycles per second (cps) is a unit of frequency representing the number of complete cycles of a periodic phenomenon occurring in one second. It's essentially equivalent to hertz but predates the modern SI terminology.
History
Cycles per second was the original term used to describe frequency before the adoption of the hertz in 1960. It was widely used in early electronics, radio, and physics literature, providing a descriptive term for periodic phenomena.
Current Use
Cycles per second is rarely used in modern applications, having been replaced by hertz in scientific and technical contexts. It may still appear in historical literature, educational materials, or informal descriptions of frequency.
Conversion Table
Microhertz(µHz) | Cycles per Second(cps) |
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1 | 0.000001 |
2 | 0.000002 |
3 | 0.000003 |
4 | 0.000004 |
5 | 0.000005 |
6 | 0.000006 |
7 | 0.000007 |
8 | 0.000008 |
9 | 0.000009 |
10 | 0.00001 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Microhertz to Cycles per Second
- Conversion Factor: 1 µHz = 0.000001 cps
- Conversion Formula: cps = µHz ÷ 1e+6
- Calculation: 1 µHz ÷ 1e+6 = 0.000001 cps
Convert 10 Microhertz to Cycles per Second
- Conversion Factor: 1 µHz = 0.000001 cps
- Conversion Formula: cps = µHz ÷ 1e+6
- Calculation: 10 µHz ÷ 1e+6 = 0.00001 cps
Convert 100 Microhertz to Cycles per Second
- Conversion Factor: 1 µHz = 0.000001 cps
- Conversion Formula: cps = µHz ÷ 1e+6
- Calculation: 100 µHz ÷ 1e+6 = 0.0001 cps
Convert 1,000 Microhertz to Cycles per Second
- Conversion Factor: 1 µHz = 0.000001 cps
- Conversion Formula: cps = µHz ÷ 1e+6
- Calculation: 1,000 µHz ÷ 1e+6 = 0.001 cps