Symbols and Abbreviations
| Unit | Value | Symbol | Sexagesimal system | In radians |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hour | 1⁄24 circle | ( h ) | 15° | π⁄12 rad |
| Minute | 1⁄60 hour | ( m ) | 1⁄4°, 15' | π⁄720 rad |
| Second | 1⁄60 minute | ( s ) | 1⁄240°, 1⁄4', 15" | π⁄43200 rad |
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