Picosecond conversions

Convert picoseconds to

picosecond (unit of time), pl. picoseconds, abbr. ps

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About picosecond

The picosecond is a unit of time in the metric system equal to one trillionth of a second (1 ps = 10-12 s).

One picosecond (ps) is also equal to 103 femtoseconds (fs), or 10-3 nanoseconds (ns), or 10-6 microseconds (μs) or 10-9 milliseconds (ms), which are SI units of time.

Times of this magnitude (i.e., on the picosecond time scale) are commonly used in science.

Symbol: ps

Plural: picoseconds

Picosecond conversions: a detailed list with conversions from picoseconds to other (metric, imperial, or customary) time measurement units is displayed below.

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