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Converting time to seconds in Excel can be easily done using the TIME function. This function allows you to enter a specific time in the format of hour, minute, and second, and then convert it into the equivalent value in seconds. Simply enter the desired time in the formula bar, and then select the cell where you want the conversion result to appear. This will automatically convert the time into seconds, which can be useful for various calculations and data analysis tasks. By utilizing the TIME function in Excel, converting time to seconds becomes a quick and efficient process.
How to Convert Time to Seconds using Excel
Learn how to convert time to Seconds using Excel.
Time can be converted into seconds using Excel.
The number 86400 can be used to convert time to seconds.

86400 Explained
Excel uses a 24-hour system.
Each day has 24 hours.
One hour is 60 minutes.
One minute is 60 seconds.
24(hours) * 60(minutes) * 60 (seconds) = 86400
Example
00:01 * 86400 = 60The example returns 60 because one minute (00:01) is 60 seconds.

Explanation
Each day has 24 hours.
Each hour can be understood as a percentage of the total hours of the day.
- 01:00 = 1/24
- 02:00 = 2/24
- 03:00 = 3/24
- and so on.
The percentage can be used to find the seconds.
Example (15:00)
15:00 * 86400 = 54000Fifteen hours equals 54000 seconds.
15:00 is 15/24 (0.625).
0.625 * 86400 = 54000Multiply to get 86400
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