Converting Units of Time

Maths: Year 3 & 4 National Curriculum, topic 6.2.1

Units of Time

In order to convert units of time, it is important to understand the basics first.

Unit of time conversions

Unit of time conversions

Seconds and minutes

Seconds and minutes

  • 120 seconds = 2 minutes
  • 3 minutes = 180 seconds
Minutes and hours

Minutes and hours

  • 120 minutes = 2 hours
  • 3 hours = 180 minutes
Hours and days

Hours and days

  • 48 hours = 2 days
  • 3 days = 72 hours
Months and years

Months and years

  • 24 months = 2 years
  • 3 years = 36 months

Test yourself on Converting Units of Time

  • How many hours are there in 1 day?

  • How many seconds are there in 2 minutes?

  • How many hours are there in 2 days?

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