Time Converter – Free Seconds, Minutes, Hours, Days Conversion Online

Free online time converter. Convert seconds to hours, minutes to days, milliseconds and more. 23+ time units including nanoseconds, weeks, years, centuries instantly.

Time Converter ⏰

Free online time unit converter. Convert seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years and more. Includes nanoseconds, microseconds, milliseconds, centuries and millennia conversions instantly.

📐 Conversion Formula

Common Time Conversions

Unit Equals (in seconds) Common Use
1 Nanosecond 0.000000001 s Computer processors
1 Microsecond 0.000001 s High-speed electronics
1 Millisecond 0.001 s Digital systems
1 Minute 60 s Daily activities
1 Hour 3,600 s Work schedules
1 Day 86,400 s Calendar systems
1 Week 604,800 s Planning cycles
1 Year (Common) 31,536,000 s Annual cycles

Quick Time Conversions

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Seconds ↔ Minutes

1 min = 60 s

Multiply by 60 or divide by 60

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Minutes ↔ Hours

1 h = 60 min

Multiply by 60 or divide by 60

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Hours ↔ Days

1 d = 24 h

Multiply by 24 or divide by 24

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Days ↔ Weeks

1 week = 7 d

Multiply by 7 or divide by 7

Converter Performance Metrics

Conversion Accuracy 100/100
Unit Coverage 100/100
Calculation Speed 100/100
Precision Range 99/100
User Experience 99/100

How to Use Time Converter

Step 1: Enter Time Value

Type the time value you want to convert in the "From" field. The converter accepts any positive or negative number including decimals. For example, enter 90 for 90 seconds or 2.5 for 2.5 hours depending on your selected unit.

Step 2: Select Source Unit

Choose the unit of your input time from the "From" dropdown. Options include nanoseconds, microseconds, milliseconds, seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, fortnights, months, quarters, years, decades, centuries, and millennia. Select the unit that matches your measurement.

Step 3: Select Target Unit

Pick the unit you want to convert to from the "To" dropdown. The conversion happens automatically in real-time as you change units. The formula used for conversion is displayed below the converter for educational reference and verification purposes.

Step 4: Use Results

View the converted result in the "To" field. Click Copy to copy the result to clipboard, Swap to reverse conversion direction, or Reset to start over with default values. All calculations are instant and require no manual button clicking.

Understanding Time Units

What is Time Measurement?

Time is the continued sequence of existence and events occurring in irreversible succession from the past through present to future. The SI base unit of time is the second, defined by atomic clock frequency. Time units range from femtoseconds (quadrillionths of a second) to millennia (thousands of years).

Basic Relationships: \( 1 \text{ minute} = 60 \text{ seconds} \), \( 1 \text{ hour} = 60 \text{ minutes} = 3,600 \text{ seconds} \), \( 1 \text{ day} = 24 \text{ hours} = 86,400 \text{ seconds} \), \( 1 \text{ week} = 7 \text{ days} \), \( 1 \text{ common year} = 365 \text{ days} \), \( 1 \text{ leap year} = 366 \text{ days} \). Gregorian calendar averages 365.2425 days per year.

Specialized Time Units

Microsecond (μs): One millionth of a second \( (10^{-6} \text{ s}) \). Used in high-speed electronics, computer systems, and precision timing. Essential for CPU clock cycles, network latency measurements, and digital signal processing.

Fortnight: 14 days or 2 weeks. Derived from Old English "fēowertyne niht" (fourteen nights). Commonly used in British English for scheduling and project planning. Equals 1,209,600 seconds.

Shake: 10 nanoseconds \( (10^{-8} \text{ s}) \). Informal unit in nuclear physics representing approximate time for light to travel 3 meters. Named from phrase "two shakes of a lamb's tail" meaning very short time.

Common Use Cases

💻 Programming & Development

Convert between milliseconds, seconds, and minutes for timeout functions, API calls, and performance monitoring. Essential for JavaScript setTimeout(), database queries, cache expiration, and benchmark testing. Calculate execution times and optimize code performance metrics.

📊 Project Management

Convert work hours to days, weeks to months, or calculate project durations across different time scales. Essential for sprint planning, resource allocation, deadline estimation, and milestone tracking. Translate between different planning horizons for stakeholder communication.

⏱️ Sports & Fitness

Convert race times, workout durations, or training schedules. Calculate pace conversions (minutes per kilometer), rest intervals, or total training volume. Essential for marathon training, interval workouts, or comparing athletic performance across different time formats.

🔬 Scientific Research

Convert between nanoseconds, microseconds, and seconds for physics experiments, chemical reactions, or biological processes. Essential for atomic physics, spectroscopy, and high-speed phenomena. Calculate time constants, decay rates, or reaction kinetics across scales.

✈️ Travel & Planning

Calculate flight durations, layover times, or vacation lengths in different units. Convert hours to days for trip planning, or minutes to hours for itinerary scheduling. Essential for travel agencies, airlines, and personal trip organization across time zones.

🎓 Education & Learning

Students use time converters for mathematics, physics, chemistry homework and exams. Understand time scale relationships, practice unit conversions, or verify calculations. Essential for science education, helping visualize time magnitudes from atomic to geological scales.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert seconds to hours?

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How many seconds are in a day?

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What's the difference between common year and leap year?

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How do I convert milliseconds to seconds?

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What is a fortnight?

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Why are there different types of years?

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