Time tool

ISO Duration Parser

Break ISO duration strings into readable units and totals.

Examples: PT45M, P2W, P3DT4H

Parsed output
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
What This Tool Does
 
The ISO duration parser helps you interpret values such as PT45M or P2DT3H by breaking them into readable units and total seconds. It is useful for APIs, schedule data, automation configs, and machine-readable time strings.
 
This page is designed for fast browser-based workflows, so you can move from input to result without installing extra software. Quickly explains compact machine-readable durations. Shows both human-readable parts and total seconds. Related tools such as Duration Converter, Unix Timestamp Converter can help when you need the next step in the same workflow.
 
 
 
 
 
How To Use It
 
     
  1. Paste an ISO 8601 duration string.
  2. Review the parsed unit breakdown.
  3. Copy the readable output or totals you need.
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Most users can finish the task in a few clicks or a quick paste-and-review workflow, which makes this kind of browser tool useful for repeat checks as well as one-off tasks.
 
 
 
 
 
Why Use This Tool
 
     
  • Quickly explains compact machine-readable durations.
  • Shows both human-readable parts and total seconds.
  • Useful for API and config debugging.
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FAQ
 
 
 
What format does it support?
 
It supports common ISO 8601 duration patterns such as P3D, PT90M, and P1DT2H30M.
 
 
Are months and years exact totals?
 
No. Years and months vary in length, so the total-seconds estimate only uses weeks, days, hours, minutes, and seconds.
 
 
Can it parse weeks?
 
Yes. A duration such as P2W is supported.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common Use Cases
 
 
 Quickly explains compact machine-readable durations. This is especially helpful when you want a quick result inside the browser instead of switching between multiple apps or manual cleanup steps.
 A related follow-up task is often Duration Converter. 
 Shows both human-readable parts and total seconds. This is especially helpful when you want a quick result inside the browser instead of switching between multiple apps or manual cleanup steps.
 A related follow-up task is often Unix Timestamp Converter. 
 Useful for API and config debugging. This is especially helpful when you want a quick result inside the browser instead of switching between multiple apps or manual cleanup steps.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Related Tools
 

Browse connected tools to continue the same workflow without starting over. These links help with adjacent tasks such as cleanup, conversion, validation, generation, and follow-up checks.

 
 Duration ConverterUnix Timestamp Converter