Convert Millisecond to Minute
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.
Minute
A minute (min) is a unit of time equal to 60 seconds. It is commonly used to measure time intervals in everyday life, such as durations of activities, appointments, or events.
The minute has its origins in ancient Egyptian astronomy and Babylonian mathematics, where time was divided into smaller units for more precise measurement. The division of an hour into 60 minutes comes from the sexagesimal (base-60) numeral system, which was used by the ancient Sumerians and Babylonians. This system was adopted for timekeeping due to its practical division into easily manageable parts (60). Over time, this system became standardized and was integrated into both mechanical clocks and astronomical observations, where time was divided into 60 minutes per hour. The minute continues to be widely used today in both everyday and scientific contexts.
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