Hours to Seconds Converter
Convert between hours and seconds for precise time calculations
Time Duration Calculator
1 hour = 3,600 seconds
3,600 seconds = 1 hour
Conversion Results
Conversion Formula: Seconds = Hours × 3,600
Calculation: 0 hrs × 3,600 = 0 secs
Reference: This is an exact conversion - 1 hour = exactly 3,600 seconds
Common Conversions
| Hours | Seconds | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 | 900 | 15m |
| 0.5 | 1,800 | 30m |
| 1 | 3,600 | 1h |
| 1.5 | 5,400 | 1h 30m |
| 2 | 7,200 | 2h |
| 4 | 14,400 | 4h |
| 8 | 28,800 | 8h |
| 12 | 43,200 | 12h |
| 24 | 86,400 | 1 day |
| 48 | 1,72,800 | 2 days |
| 168 | 6,04,800 | 1 week |
| 720 | 25,92,000 | 30 days |
Quick Reference
Basic Conversions
1 hour = 3,600 seconds (exact)
1 second = 1/3,600 hour ≈ 0.0002778 hours
1 minute = 60 seconds
1 hour = 60 minutes
Common Examples
30 minutes = 1,800 seconds
1 hour = 3,600 seconds
2 hours = 7,200 seconds
Usage Tips
Scientific calculations
Programming timers
Sports timing
Time Scale Examples
Lightning Flash
0.0002 seconds (0.00000006 hrs)
Eye Blink
0.3 seconds (0.00008 hrs)
Song
180 seconds (0.05 hrs)
Movie
7,200 seconds (2 hrs)
Understanding Hours and Seconds Conversion
What are Hours and Seconds?
Hours and seconds are fundamental units of time measurement. An hour is defined as exactly 3,600 seconds (60 minutes × 60 seconds per minute), making this conversion precise and mathematical.
When to Use Each Unit
Use Hours For:
- • Work schedules and shifts
- • Travel time estimates
- • Event durations
- • Long-term planning
Use Seconds For:
- • Scientific measurements
- • Sports timing
- • Computer programming
- • Precise calculations
Conversion Formula
Seconds = Hours × 3,600
Hours = Seconds ÷ 3,600
Practical Examples
Movie Duration Example
2 hours = 2 × 3,600 = 7,200 seconds
Work Day Example
8 hours = 8 × 3,600 = 28,800 seconds
Scientific Example
1,000 seconds = 1,000 ÷ 3,600 = 0.278 hours
Detailed Conversion Table
Hours to Seconds (Common Values)
| Hours | Seconds | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 | 900 | 15 minutes |
| 0.5 | 1,800 | 30 minutes |
| 1 | 3,600 | One hour |
| 2 | 7,200 | Movie length |
| 8 | 28,800 | Work day |
| 24 | 86,400 | Full day |
Seconds to Hours (Scientific Values)
| Seconds | Hours | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | 0.0167 | 1 minute |
| 600 | 0.167 | 10 minutes |
| 1,800 | 0.5 | 30 minutes |
| 3,600 | 1.0 | 1 hour |
| 10,800 | 3.0 | 3 hours |
| 86,400 | 24.0 | 1 day |