Understanding Time Measurement
What is Time?
Time is the continuous flow of moments from the past to the future. It measures when events happen and how long they last. Everyone experiences the same flow of time, and we use special units to measure it!
The Complete Time Unit System
Complete Conversion Table
| From | To | Multiply/Divide | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 minute | seconds | × 60 | 3 minutes = 3 × 60 = 180 seconds |
| 1 hour | minutes | × 60 | 2 hours = 2 × 60 = 120 minutes |
| 1 hour | seconds | × 3,600 | 1 hour = 1 × 3,600 = 3,600 seconds |
| 1 day | hours | × 24 | 2 days = 2 × 24 = 48 hours |
| 1 week | days | × 7 | 3 weeks = 3 × 7 = 21 days |
| 1 year | months | × 12 | 2 years = 2 × 12 = 24 months |
| 1 year | days | × 365 (or 366) | 1 year = 365 days |
| 1 century | years | × 100 | 2 centuries = 2 × 100 = 200 years |