Online calculator to convert milliseconds to seconds (ms to s) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Time units.
Conversion Calculator
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Convert milliseconds to seconds
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between milliseconds and seconds.
What is a millisecond (ms)?
A millisecond is a unit of time. The symbol for millisecond is ms. There are 1,000 milliseconds in a second.
What is a second (s or sec)?
A second is a unit of time. The symbol for second is s or sec. There are 0.001 seconds in a millisecond.
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 milliseconds to seconds is:
seconds = milliseconds ÷ 1,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from milliseconds to seconds (ms to s).
Millisecond to Second Conversion Example
Task: Convert 1,500 milliseconds to seconds (show work) Formula: milliseconds ÷ 1,000 = seconds Calculations: 1,500 milliseconds ÷ 1,000 = 1.5 seconds Result: 1,500 milliseconds is equal to 1.5 seconds
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from milliseconds to seconds.
Milliseconds to Seconds Conversion Chart
milliseconds (ms) | seconds (s) |
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1 ms | 0.001 s |
2 ms | 0.002 s |
3 ms | 0.003 s |
4 ms | 0.004 s |
5 ms | 0.005 s |
6 ms | 0.006 s |
7 ms | 0.007 s |
8 ms | 0.008 s |
9 ms | 0.009 s |
10 ms | 0.01 s |
20 ms | 0.02 s |
30 ms | 0.03 s |
40 ms | 0.04 s |
50 ms | 0.05 s |
75 ms | 0.075 s |
100 ms | 0.1 s |
250 ms | 0.25 s |
500 ms | 0.5 s |
750 ms | 0.75 s |
1,000 ms | 1 s |
2,500 ms | 2.5 s |
5,000 ms | 5 s |
7,500 ms | 7.5 s |
10,000 ms | 10 s |
25,000 ms | 25 s |
50,000 ms | 50 s |
75,000 ms | 75 s |
100,000 ms | 100 s |
250,000 ms | 250 s |
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