Convert Milliseconds to Seconds
1 ms = 0.001 s
Conversion Table
| milliseconds (ms) | seconds (s) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.0005 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 250 | 0.25 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1000 | 1 |
How to Convert milliseconds to seconds
To convert milliseconds to seconds, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 ms = 0.01 s
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About milliseconds and seconds
The Conversion Formula
To convert milliseconds to seconds, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 ms = 0.001 s. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 ms to seconds: 25 × 0.001 = 0.025 s. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.001, or equivalently multiply by 1000.
About milliseconds
The millisecond (ms) is the standard unit for measuring short duration events in computing and electronics. It is imperceptible to the human conscious mind, but critical for technology. A 'ping' of 100ms in a video game feels laggy, while 20ms feels instant. milliseconds are commonly used in Ping/Latency in gaming, Camera shutter speeds, Audio synchronization, and Reaction time testing, Computer clock cycles.
A blink of an eye takes 300-400 milliseconds.
About seconds
The second is the fundamental unit of time in the International System of Units (SI). Originally defined as 1/86,400 of a mean solar day, it is now defined with extreme precision by the radiation frequency of the cesium-133 atom. This 'atomic time' allows GPS satellites and the internet to function synchronously. seconds are commonly used in Sports timing, Scientific experiments, Cooking timers, and Internet protocols, Heart rate measurement.
A healthy resting heart beats roughly once per second.
When Would You Convert milliseconds to seconds?
Converting between milliseconds and seconds is one of the most common time conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 ms = 0.001 s) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.