Time Unit Converter
Convert between time units.
Time Unit Converter: Convert Between Seconds, Minutes, Hours, Days, and More
A simple tool for converting time units
Why use a time unit converter?
When you need to convert between different time units, doing the math by hand is slow and error-prone. This time converter handles seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years in one place. Whether you are calculating project timelines, converting workout durations, or comparing time periods, this time unit converter gives you instant results without mental arithmetic.
The converter shows all units at once, so you can see how many seconds are in an hour, how many days are in a month, or how many minutes are in a week. Enter any value and any starting unit, and the time converter displays the equivalent in every other time unit automatically.
How to convert time units: formulas and methods
Converting between time units follows a simple principle: all units are converted to a common base unit (seconds), then converted to the target unit. This time unit converter uses standard conversion factors to ensure accuracy.
Conversion factors
The time converter uses these standard conversion factors:
- 1 minute = 60 seconds
- 1 hour = 60 minutes = 3,600 seconds
- 1 day = 24 hours = 1,440 minutes = 86,400 seconds
- 1 week = 7 days = 604,800 seconds
- 1 month = 30 days = 2,592,000 seconds
- 1 year = 365 days = 31,536,000 seconds
Conversion formula
To convert from one time unit to another, the time unit converter uses this two-step process:
- Convert to seconds: Multiply the input value by its unit's conversion factor to seconds.
- Convert to target unit: Divide the result in seconds by the target unit's conversion factor.
For example, to convert 2 hours to minutes: 2 hours × 60 minutes/hour = 120 minutes. To convert 2 hours to seconds: 2 hours × 3,600 seconds/hour = 7,200 seconds.
How the time unit converter calculates results
When you enter a value and select a unit, this time unit converter converts it to seconds first, then calculates the equivalent in all other units simultaneously. The results update instantly as you type, so you can experiment with different values quickly. The time converter handles both small and large numbers: for very small values, it shows scientific notation; for whole numbers, it displays them without decimals.
Common uses for a time converter
A time unit converter is useful when you need to compare durations across different scales. For example, you might want to know how many hours are in 2.5 days, or how many seconds are in a week. This time converter answers those questions instantly. It is also helpful for planning schedules, calculating deadlines, or understanding time relationships in data analysis.
The time unit converter supports all common units: seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years. You can convert from any unit to any other unit, and see all conversions at once. This makes it faster than using multiple calculators or looking up conversion tables.
Questions about time unit conversion
How accurate is this time unit converter?
This time unit converter uses standard conversion factors: 60 seconds per minute, 60 minutes per hour, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 30 days per month, and 365 days per year. The calculations are precise, and the time converter displays results with up to 6 decimal places for accuracy. For very small values, it uses scientific notation to maintain precision.
Can I convert between any time units?
Yes. This time unit converter supports seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years. You can convert from any of these units to all others. The time converter shows all conversions simultaneously, so you do not need to convert step by step. Just enter your value and select the starting unit.
Why does the time unit converter use 30 days for a month?
Months have different lengths (28 to 31 days), so this time unit converter uses 30 days as a standard average. This is common in time conversion tools and makes calculations consistent. For precise month conversions, you might need to account for the specific month length, but for most general purposes, 30 days provides a useful approximation.