SECOND

Formula Explanation

Returns the seconds from a time value. Seconds are whole numbers ranging from 0 to 59.

Formula Syntax

Enter in the result column: SECOND(column number)

The SECOND function syntax has the following argument:

  • Column number (required): A time value containing the seconds you want to retrieve. Time values can be input in various ways:
    • Text strings enclosed in quotes (e.g., "6:45 PM").
    • Decimal numbers (e.g., 0.78125 representing 6:45 PM).
    • Results from other formulas or functions (e.g., TIMEVALUE("6:45 PM")).

Usage Example

Find the seconds of the time in column EG2 and write the result in column EG3.

EG3 = second(EG2)

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