Microsecond [mu] to Second [s] Converter

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How to Convert Microsecond to SecondSecond

1 mu = 0.000001 s
1 s = 1000000 mu

Example: convert 37 mu to s:
37 mu = 37 x 0.000001 = 0.000037 s

Microsecond

Definition: A microsecond (µs) is a unit of time equal to one millionth of a second (1 × 10−6 s).

History/origin: The microsecond is derived from the SI prefix "micro-", which means one millionth. It became relevant with the development of electronics and computers, where events happen at short timescales.

Current use: Microseconds are commonly used in computer science, telecommunications, and scientific experiments to measure the duration of short events, such as the execution time of functions, data access times, or the duration of light pulses.

Second

Definition: A second (symbol: s) is the base unit of time in the International System of Units (SI).

History/origin: Historically, the second was defined as a fraction of the mean solar day. Today, it is defined based on the radiation frequency of a cesium-133 atom.

Current use: Seconds are a fundamental unit of time used in everyday life, science, and technology for measuring durations, frequencies, and other time-related quantities.

Microsecond to Second Conversion Table

Microsecond [mu]Second [s]
0.01 mu1e-8 s
0.1 mu1e-7 s
1 mu0.000001 s
10 mu0.000009999999999999999 s
50 mu0.000049999999999999996 s
100 mu0.00009999999999999999 s
1000 mu0.001 s
10000 mu0.01 s

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