Picoseconds to Seconds Converter
Enter the time in picoseconds below to convert it to seconds.
Convert Picoseconds to Seconds
Enter a value in picoseconds (ps) to convert to seconds (s).
Picosecond to Second Conversion Table
Table showing various picosecond measurements converted to seconds. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Picoseconds (ps) | Seconds (s) |
|---|---|
| 1 ps | 1e-12 s |
| 10 ps | 1e-11 s |
| 100 ps | 1e-10 s |
| 1,000 ps | 1e-9 s |
| 10,000 ps | 0.00000001 s |
| 100,000 ps | 0.0000001 s |
| 1,000,000 ps | 0.000001 s |
| 5,000,000 ps | 0.000005 s |
| 10,000,000 ps | 0.00001 s |
| 25,400,000 ps | 0.0000254 s |
How to Convert Picoseconds to Seconds
To convert picoseconds to seconds, multiply the time by the following conversion ratio: 1e-12 seconds/picosecond.
Since one picosecond is equal to 1e-12 seconds, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The time in seconds is equal to the time in picoseconds multiplied by 1e-12.
For example, here's how to convert 5 picoseconds to seconds using the formula above.
How Many Seconds Are in a Picosecond?
There are 1e-12 seconds in a picosecond, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our picosecond to second calculator automatically converts your time measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Picoseconds and seconds are both units used to measure time. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Picosecond?
A picosecond is a unit of time equal to 1/1,000,000,000,000 of a second (1e-12 s). One-trillionth of a second (10⁻¹² s). [1]
The picosecond is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of time. Picoseconds can be abbreviated as ps; for example, 1 picosecond can be written as 1 ps.
In the metric system, "pico" is the standard SI prefix for trillionths, or 10⁻¹². This makes the picosecond (ps) a convenient decimal multiple of the second (s).
In practice, picoseconds (ps) are widely used across fine-tolerance laboratory, analytical, and micro-scale time measurements within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Second?
Base SI unit of time. It serves as a primary reference unit for measuring time across scientific and practical applications. [2]
The second is classified as an International System of Units (SI) unit of time. Seconds can be abbreviated as s; for example, 1 second can be written as 1 s.
As the primary coherent reference unit for time in this category, all other time units are mathematically anchored to the second (s).
In practice, seconds (s) are widely used across standard time applications within International System of Units (SI) workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting time between picoseconds (ps) and seconds (s), keep full floating-point precision (1 ps = 1e-12 s; 1 s = 1e+12 ps) during intermediate calculations and round only the final second figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Picosecond & Second Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our seconds to picoseconds calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting seconds to picoseconds, converting milliseconds to seconds, or converting days to seconds.
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Time)·Time Metrology Standard — Picoseconds (ps) to Seconds (s)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Second (s))·Unit Specifications: Picosecond (ps) & Second (s)
- [3]NIST CUU ReferenceNIST CUU (Non-SI Units Accepted for Use (min, h, d))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (ps to s)