Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hz
abbreviation
/hɜːrts/
Definition
Hz is a unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second.
Examples
- In audio, the pitch of a note can be described in hertz (Hz).
- The refresh rate of a monitor is often measured in Hz.
- The human hearing range is generally from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.
Meaning
It measures how many times a periodic event occurs in one second.
Synonyms
- cycles per second
