Convert Hours to Seconds
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Converting Hours to Seconds
Converting hours to seconds is important in scientific calculations, programming, and any situation requiring precise time measurements across different scales.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between hours and seconds is: 1 hour = 3,600 seconds. To convert hours to seconds, multiply the number of hours by 3,600.
Common Conversion Values
| Hours | Seconds |
|---|---|
| 0.25 | 900 |
| 0.5 | 1800 |
| 1 | 3600 |
| 2 | 7200 |
| 24 | 86400 |
Unit Definitions
Hours
An hour (symbol: h) is a unit of time equal to 60 minutes, or 3,600 seconds. It is 1/24 of a day.
Seconds
The second (symbol: s) is the base unit of time in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of the radiation corresponding to the transition between two hyperfine levels of the ground state of the cesium-133 atom.
Historical Context
The hour has ancient origins, with the 24-hour day dating back to Egyptian civilization. The second was originally defined as 1/86,400 of a mean solar day, but has since been redefined in terms of atomic phenomena for greater precision.