Convert hour to day
Please provide values below to convert hour [h] to day [d], or Convert day to hour.
How to Convert Hour to Day
1 h = 0.0416666666666667 d
Example: convert 15 h to d:
15 h = 15 × 0.0416666666666667 d = 0.625 d
Hour to Day Conversion Table
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Hour
An hour is a unit of time equal to 60 minutes or 3,600 seconds.
History/Origin
The hour has origins in ancient civilizations, notably the Babylonians, who divided the day into 24 hours. The modern 24-hour system was standardized in the 14th century and became widely adopted with the advent of mechanical clocks.
Current Use
Hours are used globally to measure and schedule time in daily life, work, transportation, and various scientific and technical applications.
Day
A day is a unit of time representing the period of one complete rotation of the Earth on its axis, typically lasting 24 hours.
History/Origin
The concept of a day has origins in ancient civilizations observing the cycle of day and night. The 24-hour day was standardized in the modern era, with the division into hours dating back to ancient Egypt and further refined through the adoption of mechanical clocks.
Current Use
The day is used universally to measure time intervals, schedule activities, and organize daily life, with the 24-hour system being the standard in most countries worldwide.