Time Converter

What is a Time Converter?

A time converter is a tool that allows you to quickly and accurately convert between different units of time, such as seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years, decades, centuries, milliseconds, microseconds, and nanoseconds. This is essential for science, engineering, scheduling, history, and everyday life when working with different time scales.

Supported Time Units

• Second (s): The SI base unit of time. Used worldwide for most scientific and everyday measurements.
• Millisecond (ms): 1/1,000 of a second. Used for fast events, computers, and electronics.
• Microsecond (µs): 1/1,000,000 of a second. Used in science and technology.
• Nanosecond (ns): 1/1,000,000,000 of a second. Used in computing and physics.
• Minute (min): 60 seconds. Used in daily life and scheduling.
• Hour (h): 60 minutes. Used for timekeeping and work.
• Day (d): 24 hours. Used for calendars and schedules.
• Week (wk): 7 days. Used for calendars and planning.
• Month (mo): ≈ 30.436875 days (average Gregorian month).
• Year (y): 365.2425 days (average Gregorian year).
• Decade (dec): 10 years.
• Century (cen): 100 years.

Real Life Time Examples

• Human blink: ≈ 0.3–0.4 seconds
• Heartbeat (resting): ≈ 1 second per beat
• Boiling an egg (soft): ≈ 4 minutes
• Workday: 8 hours
• Earth day: 24 hours
• School year: ≈ 9 months
• Olympiad: 4 years
• Average human lifespan: ≈ 73 years
• Light travels 1 foot: ≈ 1 nanosecond

How to Use the Time Converter

1. Enter the value you want to convert.
2. Select the unit you are converting from.
3. View instant conversions to all other supported units below.

Why Use ManyCalcs Time Converter?

• Completely free and ad-free.
• Supports all major time units.
• Instant, accurate, and easy-to-use interface.
• Mobile-friendly and accessible on any device.
• Educational content for every unit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert seconds to minutes?

Enter the value in seconds, select "Second (s)", and view the result in minutes in the output list.

How many days are in a year?

1 year = 365.2425 days (average Gregorian year).

What is a millisecond?

A millisecond is 1/1,000 of a second (0.001 s).

Is this time converter free?

Yes, the ManyCalcs time converter is 100% free and always will be.

For more information, see Units of time on Wikipedia.