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Time Converter

Convert between time units including seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years, and more. Essential for scheduling, calculations, and time management.

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Quick Reference:
1 min = 60 s, 1 hr = 60 min = 3,600 s
1 day = 24 hr = 86,400 s
1 week = 7 days = 604,800 s
1 year = 365.25 days = 31,556,952 s

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Real-World Time Examples

Light Blink
0.1 s
Human eye blink
Heartbeat
1 s
Average heartbeat
Microwave
2 min
Heat food
Coffee Break
15 min
Typical break
TV Show
30 min
Half-hour episode
Workout
1 hr
Exercise session
Work Day
8 hr
Full work day
Sleep
8 hr
Recommended sleep
Weekend
2 d
Two-day weekend
Vacation
1 wk
One week off
Semester
4 mo
Academic term
Year
1 yr
Calendar year

Time conversion is essential for scheduling, calculations, project management, and everyday life. This converter helps you convert between various time units from nanoseconds to millennia, making it easy to work with different time scales.

Understanding Time Units

Common time units and relationships:

  • Seconds (s): SI base unit of time. 1 second = 1,000 milliseconds = 1,000,000 microseconds = 1,000,000,000 nanoseconds.
  • Minutes: 1 minute = 60 seconds. Used for short durations and timekeeping.
  • Hours: 1 hour = 60 minutes = 3,600 seconds. Standard unit for work schedules and daily activities.
  • Days: 1 day = 24 hours = 1,440 minutes = 86,400 seconds. Based on Earth's rotation.
  • Weeks: 1 week = 7 days = 168 hours. Common for scheduling and planning.
  • Months: Average month = 30.44 days (365.25 ÷ 12). Calendar months vary (28-31 days).
  • Years: 1 year = 365.25 days (accounting for leap years) = 8,766 hours = 525,960 minutes.

Common Time Conversions

Small Units:
1 s = 1,000 ms = 1,000,000 μs
1 ms = 1,000 μs = 1,000,000 ns
1 μs = 1,000 ns
1 ns = 0.000000001 s
Large Units:
1 min = 60 s
1 hr = 60 min = 3,600 s
1 day = 24 hr = 86,400 s
1 week = 7 days = 604,800 s

Applications of Time Conversion

Everyday Use:
• Scheduling & planning
• Cooking & timers
• Travel time
• Work hours
Professional:
• Project management
• Scientific calculations
• Computer programming
• Data analysis

Time Measurement Standards

Important time measurement concepts:

  • SI Second: Defined as 9,192,631,770 periods of radiation from cesium-133 atom transitions.
  • Leap Years: Every 4 years (except century years not divisible by 400) adds an extra day to February.
  • Average Year: 365.25 days accounts for leap years over long periods.
  • Month Variations: Calendar months range from 28-31 days. Average = 30.44 days for consistent calculations.
  • Time Zones: Earth is divided into 24 time zones, each approximately 15° of longitude wide.

Note: All conversions use standard conversion factors. The second is the SI base unit of time. Months are calculated using the average month length (30.44 days) for consistency, though calendar months vary. Years use 365.25 days to account for leap years. For precise calendar calculations, consider the specific month and year.

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