Time Unit Converter
The time unit converter allows you to convert between commonly used time measurements such as seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years. This tool is useful for project managers, scientists, students, and anyone working with time calculations. Select a conversion below or choose from popular time unit conversions.
Supported Time Units
| Unit | Short Form | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Second | s | SI base unit of time |
| Millisecond | ms | 1/1,000 of a second |
| Microsecond | us | 1/1,000,000 of a second |
| Nanosecond | ns | 1/1,000,000,000 of a second |
| Minute | min | 60 seconds |
| Hour | h | 60 minutes or 3,600 seconds |
| Day | day | 24 hours |
| Week | week | 7 days |
| Month | month | Approximately 30.44 days (average) |
| Year | year | 365.25 days (accounting for leap years) |
| Decade | decade | 10 years |
| Century | century | 100 years |
| Millennium | millennium | 1,000 years |
| Picosecond | ps | 1/1,000,000,000,000 of a second |
| Femtosecond | fs | 10^-15 seconds, used in laser physics |
| Attosecond | as | 10^-18 seconds, ultrafast phenomena |
Popular Time Conversions
How Time Unit Conversion Works
Time units are converted using fixed mathematical ratios based on standard definitions.
For example, 1 hour equals 60 minutes or 3,600 seconds.
Our time converter uses accurate conversion factors to ensure precise results for scheduling, scientific calculations, and project management.
Common Use Cases
- Project time estimation and tracking
- Scientific experiment timing
- Programming and computer science (timestamps)
- Age calculations
- Event planning and scheduling
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the time unit converter?
Our converter uses precise conversion factors based on international standards. Results are accurate to multiple decimal places, suitable for professional use in science, engineering, and project management.
How many seconds are in a day?
1 day equals exactly 86,400 seconds (24 hours × 60 minutes × 60 seconds).
How many hours are in a week?
1 week equals exactly 168 hours (7 days × 24 hours).
How many days are in a year?
A standard year has 365 days, but accounting for leap years, the average is 365.25 days. Our converter uses 365.25 days for year conversions.
What is a millisecond?
A millisecond is 1/1,000 of a second. Milliseconds are commonly used in computing, sports timing, and scientific measurements.
How do I convert hours to minutes?
To convert hours to minutes, multiply by 60. For example, 2.5 hours equals 150 minutes.
What are picoseconds and femtoseconds used for?
Picoseconds (10^-12 s) and femtoseconds (10^-15 s) are used to measure extremely fast phenomena in physics and chemistry, such as molecular vibrations, laser pulses, and chemical reactions.
How many weeks are in a year?
There are approximately 52.18 weeks in a year (365.25 days ÷ 7 days per week).