Convert Millisecond to Microsecond
Millisecond
A millisecond (ms) is a unit of time equal to one-thousandth (1/1,000) of a second. It is used to measure very short durations of time, commonly in fields like computing, telecommunications, and physics, where high precision is needed.
The millisecond is derived from the second, which is the base unit of time in the International System of Units (SI). The prefix "milli-" in millisecond comes from the Latin word mille, meaning thousand. The concept of dividing the second into smaller units like milliseconds arose as timekeeping and measurement systems became more precise, especially with advancements in technology such as digital clocks, high-speed computing, and scientific experiments. Milliseconds are now commonly used in many scientific and technological contexts to measure time intervals that are too short for seconds to be practical.
Microsecond
A microsecond (µs) is a unit of time equal to one-millionth (1/1,000,000) of a second. It is used to measure extremely short time intervals, typically in areas such as computing, telecommunications, and scientific research.
The microsecond is derived from the second, the base unit of time in the International System of Units (SI). The prefix "micro-" comes from the Greek word mikros, meaning small. Microseconds were introduced as time measurement became more precise, especially with the advent of high-speed digital technology, which required finer time intervals. They are now commonly used in contexts where time intervals are too brief to be measured in whole seconds.
Convert Millisecond to other time-converter units
1 Millisecond = 0.001 Second
1 Millisecond = 1 Millisecond
1 Millisecond = 1000 Microsecond
1 Millisecond = 1000000 Nanosecond
1 Millisecond = 1000000000 Picosecond
1 Millisecond = 0.0000166667 Minute
1 Millisecond = 2.777777777e-7 Hour
1 Millisecond = 1.157407407e-8 Day
1 Millisecond = 1.653439153e-9 Week
1 Millisecond = 3.805175038e-10 Month
1 Millisecond = 3.168808781e-11 Year
1 Millisecond = 3.168808781e-12 Decade
1 Millisecond = 3.168808781e-13 Century
1 Millisecond = 3.168808781e-14 Millennium