Year to Second Converter
How to Convert Years to Seconds
To convert from years (yr) to seconds (s), you multiply the number of years by 31,556,952. This is based on an average year length of 365 days, with 1 day having 86,400 seconds.
Formula
Seconds = Years × 31,556,952
or
s = yr × 31,556,952
Step-by-step process
- Take the measurement in years
- Multiply that number by 31,556,952
- The result is the equivalent time in seconds
Examples
- 1 yr = 1 × 31,556,952 = 31,556,952 s
- 2 yr = 2 × 31,556,952 = 63,113,904 s
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seconds are in a year?
There are 31,556,952 seconds in one year.
What is a year?
A year is the orbital period of the Earth moving in its orbit around the Sun. In the Gregorian calendar, a common year has 365 days, and a leap year has 366 days.