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Electromagnetic Waves & Frequency Calculator

Convert frequency (MHz/GHz) to wavelength (m/cm/nm), photon energy (eV/J), and spectrum band.

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Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Electromagnetic Band
Microwaves
Wavelength (λ)
12.49 cm
Typical Real-World Uses
Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz), 5G Mobile phones, Radar, Microwave ovens
Photon Energy
9.926e-6 eV (1.590e-24 J)
Summary: A frequency of 2,400 MHz has a wavelength of 12.49 cm and belongs to the Microwaves spectrum (Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz), 5G Mobile phones, Radar, Microwave ovens).
Step-by-Step Calculation Solution
1.Wavelength λ = c / f = 299,792,458 m/s / 2.400e+9 Hz = 0.1249 m (12.49 cm)
2.Photon Energy E = h × f = 1.590e-24 Joules = 9.926e-6 eV

Formula & How Electromagnetic Waves & Frequency Calculator Works

Mathematical Formula
Wavelength λ = c / f | Photon Energy E = h × f

All electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light, so wavelength and frequency are linked by λ = c ÷ f, and photon energy is E = h × f. FM radio at 100 MHz has a wavelength of 3 m. A 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi signal has a wavelength of 12.5 cm. Green light at about 5.4 × 10¹⁴ Hz has a wavelength of about 555 nm and a photon energy of about 2.2 eV. Moving up the spectrum from radio waves through microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays and gamma rays, frequency and photon energy rise while wavelength falls. Higher-energy radiation is more able to ionise atoms, which is why X-rays and gamma rays are hazardous.

How to Calculate Electromagnetic Waves & Frequency Calculator (Step-by-Step)
  1. Enter Frequency in Megahertz (MHz): Input your target parameter value.
  2. Apply Formula: Calculate using Wavelength λ = c / f | Photon Energy E = h × f.
  3. Review Results: View exact computed answers, metrics, and worked mathematical proofs.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What frequency band is Wi-Fi and 5G?

Wi-Fi operates primarily at 2.4 GHz (2,400 MHz) and 5 GHz (5,000 MHz) in the Microwave spectrum.

What is the wavelength of visible light?

Visible light ranges from approximately 400 nm (violet) to 700 nm (red).

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