What is a Hour? (hr)
Definition
An hour is a unit of time equal to 60 minutes or 3,600 seconds. It is the standard unit for scheduling, working hours, travel times, and daily planning. The 24-hour day is divided into hours, and clocks display time in hours and minutes.
Common Uses
- › Work and school schedules
- › Flight and travel durations
- › Opening and closing times
- › Time zones and clocks
Converters
Key Facts
- Symbolhr
- CategoryTime
- 1 hr = 60 min
- 1 hr = 3,600 s
- 24 hr = 1 day
- 168 hr = 1 week
Related Terms
About the Hour
An hour is a unit of time equal to 60 minutes or 3,600 seconds. It is the standard unit for scheduling, working hours, travel times, and daily planning. The 24-hour day is divided into hours, and clocks display time in hours and minutes.
Equivalents and conversions
- 1 hr = 60 min
- 1 hr = 3,600 s
- 24 hr = 1 day
- 168 hr = 1 week