Convert microsecond to minute (sidereal)
Please provide values below to convert microsecond [µs] to minute (sidereal) [None], or Convert minute (sidereal) to microsecond.
How to Convert Microsecond to Minute (Sidereal)
1 µs = 1.67122985114528e-08 None
Example: convert 15 µs to None:
15 µs = 15 × 1.67122985114528e-08 None = 2.50684477671792e-07 None
Microsecond to Minute (Sidereal) Conversion Table
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Microsecond
A microsecond is a unit of time equal to one millionth of a second (10^-6 seconds).
History/Origin
The microsecond was introduced in the 20th century as part of the metric system to measure very short time intervals, especially in electronics and computing.
Current Use
Microseconds are used in various fields such as computing, telecommunications, and physics to measure very brief durations, including processor speeds, signal timings, and scientific experiments.
Minute (Sidereal)
A sidereal minute is a unit of time equal to 1/60th of a sidereal hour, used in astronomy to measure time based on Earth's rotation relative to distant stars.
History/Origin
The sidereal minute originated from the need to measure Earth's rotation relative to distant celestial objects, with its concept dating back to the development of sidereal time in astronomy during the 19th century.
Current Use
Sidereal minutes are primarily used in astronomy and astrophysics to specify precise time intervals related to Earth's rotation relative to stars, especially in celestial coordinate systems and telescope tracking.