Milliseconds to Seconds
Convert milliseconds (ms) to seconds (s). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert milliseconds to seconds
To convert milliseconds to seconds, multiply the number of milliseconds by 0.001.
Example
Convert 5 milliseconds to seconds:
Millisecond to second conversion chart
| Milliseconds (ms) | Seconds (s) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12 ms | 0.012 s |
| 15 ms | 0.015 s |
| 20 ms | 0.02 s |
| 25 ms | 0.025 s |
| 30 ms | 0.03 s |
| 40 ms | 0.04 s |
| 50 ms | 0.05 s |
| 60 ms | 0.06 s |
| 70 ms | 0.07 s |
| 75 ms | 0.075 s |
| 80 ms | 0.08 s |
| 90 ms | 0.09 s |
| 100 ms | 0.1 s |
| 150 ms | 0.15 s |
| 200 ms | 0.2 s |
| 250 ms | 0.25 s |
| 500 ms | 0.5 s |
| 1,000 ms | 1 s |
Going the other way? See the seconds to milliseconds chart.
About the units
Millisecond (ms)
A millisecond is one thousandth of a second. Reaction times, network latency and audio delays are measured in milliseconds.
Second (s)
The second is the SI base unit of time, defined by 9,192,631,770 oscillations of a cesium-133 atom.
Frequently asked questions
How many seconds are in a millisecond?
There are 0.001 seconds in a millisecond.
How many milliseconds are in a second?
There are 1,000 milliseconds in a second.
How do you convert milliseconds to seconds?
To convert milliseconds to seconds, multiply the number of milliseconds by 0.001.
What is 5 milliseconds in seconds?
5 milliseconds equals 0.005 seconds.
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