1 hour equals 3600 seconds.
Converting hours to seconds involves multiplying the number of hours by 3600 because there are 3600 seconds in one hour, which is 60 seconds per minute times 60 minutes in an hour. So, the calculation for 1 hour is 1 x 3600 = 3600 seconds.
Conversion Result
1 hour is 3600 seconds.
Conversion Tool
Result in seconds:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert hours into seconds is: seconds = hours x 3600. This works because each hour contains 60 minutes and each minute has 60 seconds. Multiplying hours by 60 twice gives the total seconds in those hours. For example, 2 hours: 2 x 60 x 60 = 7200 seconds.
Conversion Example
- Convert 2 hours:
- Start with 2 hours.
- Multiply by 3600 (seconds per hour).
- 2 x 3600 = 7200 seconds.
- So, 2 hours equal 7200 seconds.
- Convert 0.5 hours:
- Start with 0.5 hours.
- 0.5 x 3600 = 1800 seconds.
- Half an hour equals 1800 seconds.
- Convert 1.25 hours:
- Start with 1.25 hours.
- 1.25 x 3600 = 4500 seconds.
- One and a quarter hours is 4500 seconds.
- Convert 3 hours:
- Start with 3 hours.
- 3 x 3600 = 10800 seconds.
- Three hours equal 10800 seconds.
- Convert 4.75 hours:
- Start with 4.75 hours.
- 4.75 x 3600 = 17100 seconds.
- Four point seven five hours is 17100 seconds.
Conversion Chart
This chart shows the conversion of hours from -24.0 to 26.0 into seconds. It helps to quickly find the seconds for any hour value within this range. Simply locate the hour value and see its equivalent seconds in the table below.
| Hours | Seconds |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -86400 |
| -23.0 | -82800 |
| -22.0 | -79200 |
| -21.0 | -75600 |
| -20.0 | -72000 |
| -19.0 | -68400 |
| -18.0 | -64800 |
| -17.0 | -61200 |
| -16.0 | -57600 |
| -15.0 | -54000 |
| -14.0 | -50400 |
| -13.0 | -46800 |
| -12.0 | -43200 |
| -11.0 | -39600 |
| -10.0 | -36000 |
| -9.0 | -32400 |
| -8.0 | -28800 |
| -7.0 | -25200 |
| -6.0 | -21600 |
| -5.0 | -18000 |
| -4.0 | -14400 |
| -3.0 | -10800 |
| -2.0 | -7200 |
| -1.0 | -3600 |
| 0.0 | 0 |
| 1.0 | 3600 |
| 2.0 | 7200 |
| 3.0 | 10800 |
| 4.0 | 14400 |
| 5.0 | 18000 |
| 6.0 | 21600 |
| 7.0 | 25200 |
| 8.0 | 28800 |
| 9.0 | 32400 |
| 10.0 | 36000 |
| 11.0 | 39600 |
| 12.0 | 43200 |
| 13.0 | 46800 |
| 14.0 | 50400 |
| 15.0 | 54000 |
| 16.0 | 57600 |
| 17.0 | 61200 |
| 18.0 | 64800 |
| 19.0 | 68400 |
| 20.0 | 72000 |
| 21.0 | 75600 |
| 22.0 | 79200 |
| 23.0 | 82800 |
| 24.0 | 86400 |
| 25.0 | 90000 |
| 26.0 | 93600 |
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Conversion Definitions
Hour
An hour is a unit of time equal to 60 minutes, or 3600 seconds, used to measure durations within a day or for scheduling purposes.
Seconds
Seconds are a basic unit of time measurement, representing one sixtieth of a minute, used to quantify short durations or precise intervals.
Conversion FAQs
Why do we multiply hours by 3600 to get seconds?
Because each hour contains 60 minutes, and each minute has 60 seconds, multiplying hours by 60 twice (or 3600) gives the total seconds in that period, making the conversion straightforward and consistent.
Can I convert fractional hours into seconds accurately?
Yes, by multiplying the fractional hours directly by 3600, you can get an accurate number of seconds, including decimals for precise conversions, without losing any detail.
What happens if I input a negative number in the conversion tool?
The tool will calculate the negative seconds value, indicating a negative duration, which can be useful for representing time deficits or countdowns.