Frequency to Wavelength Formula
The Frequency to Wavelength conversion calculator uses the standard relation:
λ = c / f
Formula Explanation
Here, λ (lambda) represents the wavelength in meters, c is the speed of light (approximately 299,792,458 m/s), and f is the frequency in Hertz. By converting the input frequency to Hertz, the formula calculates the corresponding wavelength of the electromagnetic wave.
Uses of Frequency to Wavelength conversion calculator
This converter is useful in a variety of RF and communication applications, including:
- Determining antenna sizes for specific frequencies.
- Designing microwave circuits and transmission lines.
- Calculating wavelength for radar and satellite communications.
- Educational purposes in physics and electronics courses.
- Planning frequency-dependent propagation studies.
Formula Example
For example, if the input frequency f = 2 GHz:
λ = 299,792,458 / (2 × 10⁹) = 0.1499 meters
Therefore, the wavelength corresponding to 2 GHz is approximately 0.15 meters.