Convert millisecond to hour
Please provide values below to convert millisecond [ms] to hour [h], or Convert hour to millisecond.
How to Convert Millisecond to Hour
1 ms = 2.77777777777778e-07 h
Example: convert 15 ms to h:
15 ms = 15 × 2.77777777777778e-07 h = 4.16666666666667e-06 h
Millisecond to Hour Conversion Table
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Millisecond
A millisecond (ms) is a unit of time equal to one thousandth of a second.
History/Origin
The millisecond was introduced as a standard unit of time measurement with the development of precise timekeeping and scientific instrumentation in the 20th century, particularly with the advent of electronic clocks and digital technology.
Current Use
Milliseconds are widely used in computing, telecommunications, and scientific measurements to denote very short durations, such as in data processing, network latency, and high-frequency trading.
Hour
An hour is a unit of time equal to 60 minutes or 3,600 seconds.
History/Origin
The hour has origins in ancient civilizations, notably the Babylonians, who divided the day into 24 hours. The modern 24-hour system was standardized in the 14th century and became widely adopted with the advent of mechanical clocks.
Current Use
Hours are used globally to measure and schedule time in daily life, work, transportation, and various scientific and technical applications.