Hours to Seconds
Convert hours to seconds (h to s). 1 h = 3,600 s. Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.
How to convert hours to seconds
Multiply the amount in hours by 3,600 to get seconds. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
s = h × 3,600Worked example
1 h = 3,600 s. Change the amount in the calculator above to use your own value.
Units and assumptions
Uses fixed durations: a day is 24 hours and a week is seven days. Calendar months and years vary, so they are excluded.
Calculator results use floating-point arithmetic and are rounded for display. The reference table below uses up to 12 significant digits.
Hours to Seconds table
| Hours (h) | Seconds (s) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 3,600 |
| 5 | 18,000 |
| 10 | 36,000 |
| 25 | 90,000 |
| 100 | 360,000 |
| 1,000 | 3,600,000 |
About this conversion
What is the formula for hours to seconds?
s = h × 3,600. Multiply the amount in hours by 3,600 to get seconds. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
How do I convert back to hours?
Use the seconds to hours calculator to reverse this conversion. You can also use Swap units in the calculator above.
Can I use a different pair of units?
Choose another unit in the calculator, or open the time unit converter to browse all supported pairs.