Wave Frequency Calculator

Calculate wave cycles per second from the period.

About the Wave Frequency Calculator

Express an entered period as cycles per second.

How to use it

  1. Enter a positive wave period in seconds.
  2. Calculate frequency.
  3. Read the result in hertz.

Formula

Frequency equals one divided by period.

Example

An 8-second period equals 0.125 Hz.

Notes

Hertz means cycles per second; longer periods produce lower frequencies.