The arithmetic is straightforward, but it’s worth seeing cleanly because it’s where the number comes from.
Here’s the chain: 1 hour = 60 minutes, and 1 minute = 60 seconds. Multiply the two because the divisions are nested.
1 hour = 60 × 60 = 3,600 seconds.
A quick conversion table you can use immediately
If you’re converting more than one hour, a small table can save time and reduce mistakes.
| Hours | Seconds |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1,800 |
| 1 | 3,600 |
| 2 | 7,200 |
| 3 | 10,800 |
| 5 | 18,000 |
