Nanosecond

ns

One billionth of a second

About Nanosecond (ns)

One billionth of a second, the nanosecond is the timescale of modern computer memory access, processor clock cycles, and laser pulse durations. Light travels only about 30 centimeters in one nanosecond -- a fact famously demonstrated by Admiral Grace Hopper, who distributed foot-long wires to illustrate a nanosecond.

Category
Time
Symbol
ns
Also known as
nanoseconds nsec
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Nanosecond (ns)?

One billionth of a second

How many Second (s) are in one Nanosecond (ns)?

One Nanosecond (ns) equals 1 × 10⁻⁹ Second (s).

How many Millisecond (ms) are in one Nanosecond (ns)?

One Nanosecond (ns) equals 0.000001 Millisecond (ms).

How many Microsecond (µs) are in one Nanosecond (ns)?

One Nanosecond (ns) equals 0.001 Microsecond (µs).

How do I convert Nanosecond to Second?

To convert Nanosecond to Second, multiply the value by 1 × 10⁻⁹ (1 ns = 1 × 10⁻⁹ s).