Frequency and Period Calculator

Frequency and Period Calculator lets you period is the reciprocal of frequency. Enter your own values or load the worked example.

Method and calculation

Period is the reciprocal of frequency.

Inputs and settings

Frequency and Period Calculator accepts Frequency (Hz) (minimum 0.000001).

Worked example

Frequency and Period Calculator example — Frequency (Hz): 50. Computed output: { "seconds": 0.02, "milliseconds": 20, "angularFrequency": 314.1592653589793 }

Output and limitations

Frequency and Period Calculator: Use finite inputs. Results use double-precision arithmetic.

Technical references: JavaScript numerical operations

Frequency and Period Calculator FAQs

Frequency and Period Calculator applies the following rule to your input: Period is the reciprocal of frequency. The worked example on this page uses the same processor as the result button.
Frequency and Period Calculator has these boundaries: Use finite inputs. Results use double-precision arithmetic. Start by checking the frequency (hz) field against the units or format shown.
Frequency and Period Calculator provides this sample: { "seconds": 0.02, "milliseconds": 20, "angularFrequency": 314.1592653589793 }. Use the sample button to reproduce it, then replace the inputs with your own values.