Universal Time Formula

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Universal Time is the mean solar time of the Greenwich Meridian (0° longitude). Check FAQs
UTday=(124)(thrs+(tmin60)+(tsec3600))
UTday - Universal Time?thrs - Time in Hour?tmin - Time in Minutes?tsec - Time in Seconds?

Universal Time Example

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Here is how the Universal Time equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Universal Time equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Universal Time equation looks like.

0.2917Edit=(124)(168Edit+(20Edit60)+(0.5Edit3600))
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Universal Time Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Universal Time?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
UTday=(124)(thrs+(tmin60)+(tsec3600))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
UTday=(124)(168h+(20min60)+(0.5s3600))
Next Step Convert Units
UTday=(124)(604800s+(1200s60)+(0.5s3600))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
UTday=(124)(604800+(120060)+(0.53600))
Next Step Evaluate
UTday=25200.8333391204s
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
UTday=0.291676311795375d
LAST Step Rounding Answer
UTday=0.2917d

Universal Time Formula Elements

Variables
Universal Time
Universal Time is the mean solar time of the Greenwich Meridian (0° longitude).
Symbol: UTday
Measurement: TimeUnit: d
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Time in Hour
Time in hour can be defined as the ongoing and continuous sequence of events that occur in succession, from the past through the present to the future.
Symbol: thrs
Measurement: TimeUnit: h
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Time in Minutes
Time in Minutes is the time measurement in minutes which is equivalent to 60 seconds.
Symbol: tmin
Measurement: TimeUnit: min
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Time in Seconds
Time in Seconds is the unit of time measured in seconds.
Symbol: tsec
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Universal Time?

Universal Time evaluator uses Universal Time = (1/24)*(Time in Hour+(Time in Minutes/60)+(Time in Seconds/3600)) to evaluate the Universal Time, The Universal Time formula is defined as a time standard based on Earth's rotation. There are several versions of Universal Time, which differ by up to a few seconds. The most commonly used are Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and UT1. Universal Time is denoted by UTday symbol.

How to evaluate Universal Time using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Universal Time, enter Time in Hour (thrs), Time in Minutes (tmin) & Time in Seconds (tsec) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Universal Time

What is the formula to find Universal Time?
The formula of Universal Time is expressed as Universal Time = (1/24)*(Time in Hour+(Time in Minutes/60)+(Time in Seconds/3600)). Here is an example- 3.4E-6 = (1/24)*(604800+(1200/60)+(0.5/3600)).
How to calculate Universal Time?
With Time in Hour (thrs), Time in Minutes (tmin) & Time in Seconds (tsec) we can find Universal Time using the formula - Universal Time = (1/24)*(Time in Hour+(Time in Minutes/60)+(Time in Seconds/3600)).
Can the Universal Time be negative?
No, the Universal Time, measured in Time cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Universal Time?
Universal Time is usually measured using the Day[d] for Time. Second[d], Millisecond[d], Microsecond[d] are the few other units in which Universal Time can be measured.
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