Convert second to minute
Please provide values below to convert second ["] to minute ['], or Convert minute to second.
How to Convert Second to Minute
1 " = 0.0166666679666667 '
Example: convert 15 " to ':
15 " = 15 × 0.0166666679666667 ' = 0.2500000195 '
Second to Minute Conversion Table
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Second
The second is a unit of time representing the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of radiation corresponding to the transition between two hyperfine levels of the ground state of the cesium-133 atom.
History/Origin
The second was originally defined in 1956 based on Earth's rotation but was later redefined in 1967 based on the vibrations of the cesium-133 atom, making it a precise atomic time standard.
Current Use
The second is used universally in science, technology, and daily life to measure time intervals, coordinate universal time (UTC), and in various applications requiring precise timekeeping.
Minute
A minute is a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/60th of a degree, used to measure angles and geographic coordinates.
History/Origin
The minute originated from the ancient sexagesimal system of the Babylonians, where it was used to divide degrees into smaller parts for more precise measurements. It has been used in astronomy, navigation, and geometry for centuries.
Current Use
Today, the minute is primarily used in astronomy, navigation, and surveying to specify angles with greater precision. It is also used in time measurement, where a minute equals 60 seconds.