Convert Hour (h) (h) to Day (day)
Category: Time
10 h = 0.416667 day
High-precision rounding: 6 decimals
How to convert hour (h) to day
We convert by pivoting through the SI base unit for Time and applying exact factors where applicable.
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Examples
Linear unit conversions use standardized factors; many are exact by definition (e.g., 1 in = 25.4 mm, 1 ft = 0.3048 m).
Common mistakes
- Assuming all ‘days’ are equal in astronomical contexts; civil day is standardized at 24 h.
About Time
Timekeeping blends SI seconds with civil conventions like minutes, hours, and days. Precision timing underpins GPS and networks, while everyday planning uses calendar intervals and weeks.
About Hour (h)
Hour (h)
Equals 60 minutes (3,600 s). Used universally in timetables, billing, and shift scheduling.
History: Civil time standardized hours with mechanical clocks; now coordinated by atomic time.
About Day
Day
24 hours in civil time; astronomical day varies slightly. Used for weather, logistics, and project planning.
History: Rooted in Earth’s rotation; calendars reconcile astronomical irregularities with leap rules.
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