Time Converter - Seconds to Minutes, Hours to Days
Convert between milliseconds, seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years.
How to Use the Time Converter
- Select Source Unit: Choose the time unit you're converting from (seconds, minutes, hours, days, etc.) from the "From" dropdown.
- Enter Time Value: Type the duration you want to convert. Supports whole numbers and decimals for precise time calculations.
- Choose Target Unit: Select the time unit you want to convert to from the "To" dropdown menu.
- View Converted Time: See your converted duration instantly. Useful for scheduling, project planning, and time calculations.
Time Conversion Formulas
Seconds to Minutes
minutes = seconds ÷ 60Example: 120 seconds = 120 ÷ 60 = 2 minutes
Minutes to Hours
hours = minutes ÷ 60Example: 180 minutes = 180 ÷ 60 = 3 hours
Hours to Days
days = hours ÷ 24Example: 48 hours = 48 ÷ 24 = 2 days
Time Conversion Reference Table
| Unit | Seconds | Minutes | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 second | 1 | 0.017 | 0.0003 | 0.00001 |
| 1 minute | 60 | 1 | 0.017 | 0.0007 |
| 1 hour | 3,600 | 60 | 1 | 0.042 |
| 1 day | 86,400 | 1,440 | 24 | 1 |
| 1 week | 604,800 | 10,080 | 168 | 7 |
| 1 month | 2,592,000 | 43,200 | 720 | 30 |
| 1 year | 31,536,000 | 525,600 | 8,760 | 365 |
Real-World Time Conversion Examples
Project Planning
Convert project durations between hours, days, and weeks. Essential for scheduling, deadline management, and resource allocation in business and personal projects.
Video & Media
Convert video lengths between seconds, minutes, and hours. Useful for content creators, editors, and media professionals working with different time formats and editing timelines.
Work Schedules
Convert work hours to days and weeks. Calculate total work time for payroll, scheduling, and time tracking. Essential for HR and project management.
Travel Duration
Convert travel times between hours and days. Plan multi-day trips, calculate total journey time, and schedule activities during travel. Useful for trip planning and itinerary creation.
Understanding Time Units
Understanding Time Units
Time is measured in standardized units based on Earth's rotation and orbit. Seconds are the base SI unit, with minutes (60s), hours (3,600s), and days (86,400s) as common multiples. These units are consistent worldwide, making time conversion straightforward.
Months and Years
Months vary in length (28-31 days), so conversions use average values. Years can be 365 days (common) or 366 days (leap year). Our converter uses standard averages for practical conversions, but precise calculations may require specifying exact months.
Precise Time Calculations
For scientific calculations, use seconds as the base unit. For everyday use, minutes and hours are more practical. Always specify which type of year (365 or 366 days) for precise calculations. Our converter handles both standard and precise conversions.
Time Conversion Tips
- 1 minute = 60 seconds, 1 hour = 60 minutes, 1 day = 24 hours (memorize these basics)
- For quick mental math: 1 day = approximately 86,400 seconds
- 1 week = 7 days = 168 hours = 10,080 minutes
- When calculating months, remember they vary: use 30.44 days as average
- For precise calculations, always use seconds as the base unit