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Convert days to hours (d to h)

Type a value in days or in hours: the other field updates as you type. Below you will find the formula, a worked example and a d to h chart.

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1 d = 24 h

How to convert days to hours

Formula: h = d × 24

Worked example: 3 d → 3 × 24 = 72 h

Multiply days by 24. A 3 day trip is 72 hours. For pay or billing, check whether the contract counts calendar hours or working hours.

Days to hours conversion chart

Days (d)Hours (h)
1 d24 h
2 d48 h
3 d72 h
4 d96 h
5 d120 h
6 d144 h
7 d168 h
8 d192 h
9 d216 h
10 d240 h
12 d288 h
15 d360 h
20 d480 h
24 d576 h
30 d720 h
36 d864 h
45 d1,080 h
48 d1,152 h
60 d1,440 h
72 d1,728 h
90 d2,160 h
100 d2,400 h
120 d2,880 h

What is a day?

The day equals 24 hours or 86,400 seconds. It is the natural unit for deadlines, rentals, notice periods and medication courses. The occasional leap seconds added to official clocks are ignored here.

What is an hour?

The hour equals 60 minutes or 3,600 seconds. Work time, pay rates, parking and travel durations are counted in hours; a full-time US work week is usually 40 hours.

Frequently asked questions

How many hours are in a day?

A day equals 24 hours. To convert any value, multiply the number of days by 24.

How do you convert days to hours?

Use the formula h = d × 24. Example: 3 d → 3 × 24 = 72 h.

How many days are in an hour?

An hour equals 0.0416667 days. That is the reverse conversion, from hours to days.

Results are rounded to 6 significant digits; the conversion factors are the exact legal definitions.