Convert hour to hour (sidereal)
hour
Definition: An hour (symbol: h) is a unit of time conventionally defined as 1/24 of a day and 3,600 seconds. In Coordinated Universal Time, a negative or positive leap second may be incorporated to keep the hour within 0.9 seconds of universal time, making an hour either 3,599 or 3,601 seconds in some cases.
History/origin: The term "hour" is derived from the Anglo-Norman "houre," which was in use around the 13th century. There have been many definitions of the hour throughout history based on culture or region, such as the hour being divided into 1/12 of a period daylight or darkness. It is believed that the custom of dividing the cycle of day and night into 24 periods began with the ancient Egyptians.
Current use: The hour is used globally as a unit of time. Most forms of employment require a certain number of hours worked per day, with compensation being based on the measured or expected hours worked. Durations starting from 30 minutes (half an hour) are commonly used colloquially.
hour (sidereal)
Definition: Hour (sidereal) is a measure of time duration. For conversion purposes, its value is 3590.1704166667 times the reference unit, second.
hour to hour (sidereal) Conversion Table
| hour [h] | hour (sidereal) [hour (sidereal)] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 hour | 0.0100 hour (sidereal) |
| 0.10 hour | 0.1003 hour (sidereal) |
| 1 hour | 1.00 hour (sidereal) |
| 2 hour | 2.01 hour (sidereal) |
| 3 hour | 3.01 hour (sidereal) |
| 5 hour | 5.01 hour (sidereal) |
| 10 hour | 10.03 hour (sidereal) |
| 20 hour | 20.05 hour (sidereal) |
| 50 hour | 50.14 hour (sidereal) |
| 100 hour | 100.27 hour (sidereal) |
| 1000 hour | 1003 hour (sidereal) |
How to Convert hour to hour (sidereal)
1 hour = 1.00 hour (sidereal)
1 hour (sidereal) = 0.997270 hour
Example
Convert 15 hour to hour (sidereal):
15 hour = 15 × 1.00 hour (sidereal) = 15.04 hour (sidereal)
