Time Converter
Convert between nanoseconds, milliseconds, seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years, decades, and centuries.
| From | To | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Minute | Seconds | 60 s |
| 1 Hour | Minutes | 60 min |
| 1 Hour | Seconds | 3,600 s |
| 1 Day | Hours | 24 hr |
| 1 Week | Days | 7 days |
| 1 Year | Days | 365.25 days |
| 1 Year | Seconds | 31,557,600 s |
| 1 Century | Years | 100 years |
Frequently Asked Questions
About This Time Converter
This free time converter converts between seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years. Enter a duration in any unit and all others update instantly.
When to use this converter
- Converting server uptime or SLA duration metrics
- Calculating project durations across different time units
- Comparing time periods expressed in different scales
Standards & References
How It Works
Enter Time Value
Type any time value from nanoseconds to centuries. Conversions use the second as the SI base unit.
Choose Time Units
Select from 12 time units spanning from nanoseconds to centuries. Average values are used for months and years.
Instant Conversion
Results are shown in real time. Swap the direction instantly with the swap button.
Common Use Cases
Software Development
Convert between milliseconds, seconds, and hours for API timeouts, cache expiry, job scheduling, and performance benchmarks.
Project Planning
Convert project durations between days, weeks, and months for sprint planning, deadline calculations, and milestone tracking.
Computing & Hardware
Convert CPU cycles, memory latencies, and network round-trip times between nanoseconds, microseconds, and milliseconds.
Sports Timing
Convert race times and athletic records between milliseconds, seconds, minutes, and hours for comparison across different events.
Science & Research
Convert time intervals for physics experiments, chemistry reactions, and astronomical observations across different time scales.
Finance & Contracts
Convert contract durations and financial periods between days, months, and years for loan calculations, lease terms, and interest periods.
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