Jiffies to Seconds
In many systems a jiffy equals the time for one 60 Hz power cycle, or 1/60 of a second. Enter the number of jiffies to get their duration in seconds.
Educational information, not professional advice.
Examples
- 60 jiffies ⇒ 1 second
- 120 jiffies ⇒ 2 seconds
- 1000 jiffies ⇒ 16.67 seconds
FAQ
What if my system uses 50 Hz jiffies?
Multiply by 1/50 instead—the concept is the same but the base frequency changes.
Can I convert fractional jiffies?
Yes, decimal values are supported for precise timing.
Additional Information
- Some platforms define a jiffy differently; this calculator assumes a 60 Hz base.
- Jiffy timings are useful for low-level programming and performance tuning.