Online calculator to convert seconds to nanoseconds (s to ns) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Time units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between seconds and nanoseconds.
What is a second (s or sec)?
A second is a unit of time. The symbol for second is s or sec. There are 0.000000001 seconds in a nanosecond.
What is a nanosecond (ns)?
A nanosecond is a unit of time. The symbol for nanosecond is ns. There are 1,000,000,000 nanoseconds in a second.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from seconds to nanoseconds is:
nanoseconds = seconds x 1,000,000,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from seconds to nanoseconds (s to ns).
Second to Nanosecond Conversion Example
Task: Convert 5 seconds to nanoseconds (show work) Formula: seconds x 1,000,000,000 = nanoseconds Calculations: 5 seconds x 1,000,000,000 = 5,000,000,000 nanoseconds Result: 5 seconds is equal to 5,000,000,000 nanoseconds
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from seconds to nanoseconds.
Seconds to Nanoseconds Conversion Chart
| seconds (s) | nanoseconds (ns) |
|---|---|
| 1 s | 1,000,000,000 ns |
| 2 s | 2,000,000,000 ns |
| 3 s | 3,000,000,000 ns |
| 4 s | 4,000,000,000 ns |
| 5 s | 5,000,000,000 ns |
| 6 s | 6,000,000,000 ns |
| 7 s | 7,000,000,000 ns |
| 8 s | 8,000,000,000 ns |
| 9 s | 9,000,000,000 ns |
| 10 s | 10,000,000,000 ns |
| 20 s | 20,000,000,000 ns |
| 30 s | 30,000,000,000 ns |
| 40 s | 40,000,000,000 ns |
| 50 s | 50,000,000,000 ns |
| 75 s | 75,000,000,000 ns |
| 100 s | 100,000,000,000 ns |
| 250 s | 250,000,000,000 ns |
| 500 s | 500,000,000,000 ns |
| 750 s | 750,000,000,000 ns |
| 1,000 s | 1,000,000,000,000 ns |
| 2,500 s | 2,500,000,000,000 ns |
| 5,000 s | 5,000,000,000,000 ns |
| 7,500 s | 7,500,000,000,000 ns |
| 10,000 s | 10,000,000,000,000 ns |
| 25,000 s | 25,000,000,000,000 ns |
| 50,000 s | 50,000,000,000,000 ns |
| 75,000 s | 75,000,000,000,000 ns |
| 100,000 s | 100,000,000,000,000 ns |
| 250,000 s | 250,000,000,000,000 ns |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Time units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol |
|---|---|
| nanoseconds | ns |
| microseconds | μs |
| milliseconds | ms |
| seconds | s or sec |
| kiloseconds | ks |
| minutes | min |
| hours | hr |
| days | d |
| weeks | wk |
| fortnights | 4tnite |
| months | mo |
| years | yr or y |
| decades | decade |
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