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Unit conversion (time)

... milliseconds = ... seconds.


Milliseconds to Seconds Conversion

Converting from milliseconds to seconds involves dividing the number of milliseconds by 1000 since there are 1000 milliseconds in a second. For example, if you have 5000 milliseconds, you would divide 5000 by 1000 to get 5 seconds. This conversion is commonly used in computer programming, especially when dealing with timing functions or animations. For instance, when setting a delay for an action in JavaScript, you might specify the time in milliseconds but need to convert it to seconds for better readability. Similarly, in the gaming industry, frame rates and animations are often calculated in milliseconds but may need to be converted to seconds for easier understanding by designers and developers.