Nanoseconds to Seconds
Convert nanoseconds to seconds instantly. 1 ns = 1e-09 s. Includes the exact factor, a conversion table of common values and the definition of both units.
How to convert nanoseconds to seconds
To convert nanoseconds to seconds, divide by 1e+09 (multiply by 1e-09). The relationship is fixed, so the same factor works for any quantity — there is nothing to look up and nothing that changes with temperature, location or context.
s = ns × 1e-09
Nanoseconds to Seconds conversion table
The values people look up most often, rounded for reading. Use the calculator above for anything in between.
| Nanoseconds | Seconds |
|---|---|
| 1 ns | 1e-09 s |
| 2 ns | 2e-09 s |
| 3 ns | 3e-09 s |
| 5 ns | 5e-09 s |
| 10 ns | 1e-08 s |
| 20 ns | 2e-08 s |
| 25 ns | 2.5e-08 s |
| 50 ns | 5e-08 s |
| 100 ns | 1e-07 s |
| 500 ns | 5e-07 s |
| 1,000 ns | 1e-06 s |
What is a nanosecond?
A billionth of a second. Light travels about 30 cm in one.
What is a second?
The SI base unit of time, defined by the caesium atom's resonance.
The formula
s = ns × 1e-09
Every result on this page comes from this formula. Nothing is rounded until the final display, so figures match a spreadsheet to the cent.
How to use the Nanoseconds to Seconds
- Type the number of nanoseconds you want to convert.
- Read the result in seconds straight away — there is no button to press.
- Check the table below for the values that come up most often, or reverse the conversion with the linked seconds to nanoseconds page.
Nanoseconds to Seconds — frequently asked questions
How many seconds are in a nanosecond?
One nanosecond equals 1e-09 s. s = ns × 1e-09
What is the formula to convert nanoseconds to seconds?
The formula is s = ns × 1e-09. It is an exact definition rather than an approximation, so the conversion never drifts no matter how large the number.
How do I convert seconds back to nanoseconds?
Divide instead of multiplying: one second is 1e+09 ns. The reverse converter is linked in the related tools list.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined against the same base unit by international agreement, so the factor is exact — any rounding you see is only in the display, which you can widen by entering more decimal places.
Is this nanoseconds to seconds free to use?
Yes. Every calculator on the site is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser, so your figures never leave your device.
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About this calculator
Written and reviewed by The Samsung Calculator editorial team. Every calculator is written against a published formula, reviewed against at least one independent reference implementation, and dated when it changes.
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