Time Converter

Need to convert time units quickly? Our free online time converter provides instant, accurate conversions between seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years. Whether you're calculating work hours, planning a project timeline, converting cooking times, or simply need to understand time durations better, this tool gives you precise results instantly. Simply enter a time value and select your units to see the conversion. No signup required, works on all devices, and completely free.

What is Time Converter?

Time units are standardized measurements used to express duration. The most common units are: Seconds (base SI unit), Minutes (60 seconds), Hours (60 minutes = 3,600 seconds), Days (24 hours = 86,400 seconds), Weeks (7 days = 604,800 seconds), Months (average 30.44 days), Years (365.25 days accounting for leap years). Our converter handles all these units and provides instant, accurate conversions between them.

Key features

Multiple Units — Convert between seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years, Instant Results — Conversions appear as you type, Bidirectional — Works both ways (e.g., minutes to hours AND hours to minutes), No Signup — Free unlimited use, Mobile Friendly — Works on any device, Copy Results — One-click to copy converted values.

How it works

Enter any time value and select your starting unit (e.g., 120 minutes). Select your target unit (e.g., hours). The tool automatically calculates: 120 minutes ÷ 60 = 2 hours. Results display instantly. You can also view the conversion in all other time units simultaneously.

Common use cases

Project Management — Calculate project durations, estimate timelines, Work Scheduling — Convert work hours to days, track overtime, Cooking — Convert recipe times (minutes to hours), Fitness — Track workout durations, running paces, Payroll — Calculate work hours for billing, Travel — Plan trip durations, timezone calculations, Academic — Study schedules, assignment planning.

Why use Time Converter

Manual time conversion is error-prone. Our tool ensures accuracy, saves time, and provides instant results for any time unit conversion need.

Who should use this tool

Project Managers — Timeline planning and estimation, HR Professionals — Payroll calculations and scheduling, Chefs/Cooks — Recipe time conversions, Athletes — Training duration tracking, Students — Study schedule planning, Travelers — Trip planning and timezone conversion, General Users — Everyday time calculations.

How to get started

Simply enter a time value and select your units. The conversion appears instantly. No setup needed.

Best practices

For work calculations, use exact conversions. For estimates, remember: 1 hour = 60 minutes, 1 day = 24 hours, 1 week = 7 days.

Limitations to keep in mind

Months use an average value (30.44 days) since months vary in length. For precise month calculations, specify exact dates.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert time units?

To convert between time units: Identify your starting unit (seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years), Identify your target unit, Use the appropriate conversion factor. Common conversions: Seconds to minutes: divide by 60, Minutes to hours: divide by 60, Hours to days: divide by 24, Days to weeks: divide by 7, Days to months: divide by ~30.44, Days to years: divide by 365.25. Examples: 120 seconds = 2 minutes, 180 minutes = 3 hours, 72 hours = 3 days, 14 days = 2 weeks. Our converter does this automatically for all time units.

What are the most common time unit conversions?

Most frequently used time conversions: Seconds to minutes (divide by 60), Minutes to hours (divide by 60), Hours to days (divide by 24), Days to weeks (divide by 7), Days to months (divide by 30.44 average), Days to years (divide by 365.25 accounting for leap years). Quick reference: 1 minute = 60 seconds, 1 hour = 3,600 seconds, 1 day = 86,400 seconds, 1 week = 604,800 seconds, 1 month ≈ 2,629,746 seconds, 1 year ≈ 31,557,600 seconds.

How do I calculate hours in a work week?

Standard work week: 40 hours = 2,400 minutes = 144,000 seconds. Full-time work: 5 days × 8 hours = 40 hours/week. Part-time work: varies (20-32 hours/week). Common work schedules: 9-5 schedule: 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, 4-day work week: 10 hours/day, 40 hours/week, Shift work: varies by industry. To calculate: hours per day × days per week = total weekly hours. Example: 7.5 hours/day × 5 days = 37.5 hours/week.

How many seconds in a day, week, month, year?

Time unit breakdown: 1 day = 24 hours = 1,440 minutes = 86,400 seconds. 1 week = 7 days = 168 hours = 10,080 minutes = 604,800 seconds. 1 month (average) = 30.44 days = 730 hours = 43,800 minutes = 2,629,746 seconds. 1 year = 365.25 days = 8,766 hours = 525,960 minutes = 31,557,600 seconds. Note: Months vary (28-31 days), Years account for leap years (365.25 days average).

When would I need to convert time units?

Common use cases: Project Management — Calculate project duration in days or weeks, estimate task completion times. Payroll — Convert hours to days or weeks for salary calculations, overtime tracking. Scheduling — Plan events, meetings, and appointments across different time units. Fitness — Track workout durations, convert running paces (minutes per mile). Travel — Calculate timezone differences, trip duration planning. Cooking — Convert cooking times between minutes and hours. Academic — Calculate study hours, assignment deadlines, exam preparation. Billing — Convert work hours to billable days or weeks for invoicing.

How do I convert minutes to hours and minutes?

To convert total minutes to hours and minutes: Divide total minutes by 60 to get hours (whole number), The remainder is the minutes. Examples: 90 minutes = 1 hour 30 minutes (90 ÷ 60 = 1 remainder 30), 125 minutes = 2 hours 5 minutes (125 ÷ 60 = 2 remainder 5), 75 minutes = 1 hour 15 minutes. Quick formula: Hours = floor(minutes ÷ 60), Remaining minutes = minutes mod 60.

Is this time converter free to use?

Yes, this time converter is completely free. No registration required, unlimited conversions, no hidden fees. Convert time units as many times as you need.

How accurate is the time converter?

The converter provides mathematically exact results based on standardized time units. All conversions use precise factors: 1 minute = exactly 60 seconds, 1 hour = exactly 3,600 seconds, 1 day = exactly 86,400 seconds, 1 week = exactly 604,800 seconds. Month and year conversions use average values (30.44 days/month, 365.25 days/year) to account for varying month lengths and leap years. Results are precise to the second for most practical applications.

Can I convert between any time units?

Yes! Our converter supports conversions between all common time units: Seconds, Minutes, Hours, Days, Weeks, Months (average), Years. You can convert any unit to any other unit. Examples: Seconds to years, Minutes to months, Hours to weeks, Days to hours, Weeks to days. All conversions happen instantly with no setup required.

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