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ms to Seconds

A thousand milliseconds make a second. Network latency, display response and audio delay are all quoted in ms; one frame at 60 fps is about 16.7 ms.

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Common values

Formula

sec = ms × 0.001

People start noticing delay around 100 ms. Below 20 ms it usually goes unnoticed.

Frequently asked questions

Q. How many sec is 1 ms?

1 ms is 0.001 sec, and 10 ms is 0.01 sec. Type any value in the box above to convert instantly.

Q. And how many ms is 1 sec?

1 sec is 1000 ms. This converter works both ways, so typing in the right box updates the left one.

Q. Where is this unit used?

People start noticing delay around 100 ms. Below 20 ms it usually goes unnoticed.

Other converters

Traditional units (geun, doe, majigi and so on) vary by region and product.