The second is the base unit for measuring time.
Symbol
- The symbol used to refer to a measurement of time of seconds is s. This means that 36 s is read as: 36 seconds.
- The sexagesimal second is noted with the double prime symbol. This means that 36″ is read as: 36 seconds.
Properties
- 1 minute is equal to 60 seconds
- 1 hour is equal to 3600 seconds