Duration Calculator
Calculate the total duration between two dates or times. Add up multiple time periods and get the total.
Date Difference
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Weekdays excluding weekends
Duration calculator
Formula
Convert each time unit to seconds, sum them, then convert back to hours:minutes:seconds.
Worked example
Convert 2 hours, 45 minutes, 30 seconds to total seconds:
Convert 9930 seconds back:
- Hours: hours
- Remaining: seconds
- Minutes: minutes
- Seconds: seconds
- Result: 2:45:30
How to use
- Enter hours, minutes, and seconds
- Click "Calculate" to see the duration in different formats
Conversion table
| Hours | Minutes | Seconds | |-------|---------|---------| | 1 | 60 | 3,600 | | 2 | 120 | 7,200 | | 3 | 180 | 10,800 | | 4 | 240 | 14,400 | | 5 | 300 | 18,000 | | 6 | 360 | 21,600 | | 12 | 720 | 43,200 | | 24 | 1,440 | 86,400 |
Adding durations
To add multiple durations, convert each to seconds, sum them, then convert back. This avoids carrying minutes and hours manually.
Common use cases
- Tracking work hours and overtime
- Calculating video or audio lengths
- Estimating travel or commute times
- Scheduling and planning
- Exercise and sports timing
FAQ
Can I enter decimals? Yes, enter 1.5 for 1 hour 30 minutes, or 2.25 for 2 hours 15 minutes.
How do I convert to decimal hours? Divide total seconds by 3,600. For example, 9,930 ÷ 3,600 = 2.758 hours.
What about milliseconds? This tool works with seconds precision. For milliseconds, multiply your seconds by 1,000.
Can I subtract durations? Enter the duration to subtract as a negative value in the appropriate field.