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Excel Formulas to Convert Decimal Seconds into Excel Time!!

Have you ever tried to convert a number of seconds into hh:mm:ss time format in Excel? In this article, I will talk about some tricks to convert the decimal seconds into time format in Excel. Let’s get into the article!! Get an official version of ** MS Excel** from the following link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/microsoft-365/excel

Convert decimal seconds into excel time
Convert decimal seconds into excel time

Generic Formula:

  • You can use the below formula to convert the seconds into time format.

=Seconds/86400

Syntax Explanations:

  • SECOND – The SECOND function in Excel returns the seconds from a time value.
  • Seconds – It represents the input decimal seconds from your worksheet.
  • Division (/) – It is used for dividing values or numbers.

Practical Example:

Refer to the below example.

  • Suppose you have the following number of seconds in a Column and you have to convert them into hh:mm:ss format.

Input Result
Input Result

  • Enter the above-given formula to the cell where you want to display the result.

Enter the formula
Enter the formula

  • After that, press the ENTER key, it will display the result as shown in the below image.

Result
Result

Wrap-Up:

Hope you understood how to convert decimal seconds into Excel Time format. Explore more articles on Excel Date & Time. Please feel free to state your queries in the comment box below. We will assist you.

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