Frequency

Characteristic

cycle-per-second

Notes

Symbol

cps

Other Name

cy

Metric (SI) Equivalent

10 decihertz

This equivalent and the one below are exact.

Another Metric (SI) Equivalent with More Basic Units

1 / second

Metric (SI) Dimensions

time-1

Characteristic

fresnel

Notes

Symbol

f

Metric (SI) Equivalent

1 terahertz

This equivalent and the one below are exact.

Another Metric (SI) Equivalent with More Basic Units

1×1012 (1 / second)

Metric (SI) Dimensions

time-1

Characteristic

hertz

Notes

Symbol

Hz

Metric (SI) Equivalent

hertz is a metric unit (in fact, it is a derived SI unit)

Another Metric (SI) Equivalent with More Basic Units

1 / second

Metric (SI) Dimensions

time-1