About the wk to h calculation
One week is exactly 168 hours, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Enter any value above and the result updates as you type. Seven days, or 604,800 seconds. The only common time unit with no astronomical basis. Sixty minutes, or 3,600 seconds. The basis of timekeeping and of most pay calculations.
Formula
h = wk × 168
1 wk = 168 h
1 h = 0.00595238 wkWorked example
To convert 4 wk, multiply by 168: 4 × 168 = 672 h.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours are in a week?
There are 168 hours in one week. To convert any amount, multiply the number of weeks by 168.
How do I convert hours back to weeks?
Divide instead of multiplying, or equivalently multiply by 0.00595238. One hour is 0.00595238 weeks.
Is this conversion exact?
For seconds through weeks, yes — they are fixed multiples. The year is the mean Gregorian year of 365.2425 days, which is an average rather than the length of any particular calendar year.
Where is each of these units used?
Weeks: seven days, or 604,800 seconds. The only common time unit with no astronomical basis. Hours: sixty minutes, or 3,600 seconds. The basis of timekeeping and of most pay calculations.
Sources
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units