Shake to Minute Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool

Convert shakes to minutes with our free online time converter.

Shake to Minute Calculator

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How to Use the Calculator:

  1. Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Shake).
  2. The converted value in Minute will appear automatically in the 'To' field.
  3. Use the dropdown menus to select different units within the Time category.
  4. Click the swap button (⇌) to reverse the conversion direction.

How to Convert Shake to Minute

Converting Shake to Minute involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.

Formula:

1 Shake = 1.6667e-10 minutes

Example Calculation:

Convert 60 shakes: 60 × 1.6667e-10 = 1.0000e-8 minutes

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What is a Shake and a Minute?

A Shake is an informal unit of time equal to 10 nanoseconds (10 ns), or 10⁻⁸ seconds. It is primarily used in nuclear physics and astrophysics to measure the timing of events in nuclear reactions and related phenomena.

A minute is a unit of time equal to 60 seconds. It is also equal to 1/60th of an hour.

Note: The Shake is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Minute belongs to the imperial/US customary system.

History of the Shake and Minute

The term "Shake" originated during the Manhattan Project, the World War II effort to develop the first nuclear weapons. Nuclear chain reactions happen extremely quickly, and physicists needed a convenient, short unit of time to discuss the timing of events within these reactions. Ten nanoseconds was chosen as a practical order of magnitude for many processes involved. The name itself is informal, reputedly derived from the expression "two shakes of a lamb's tail," implying a very short duration.

The division of the hour into 60 minutes and the minute into 60 seconds originates from the Babylonians, who used a sexagesimal (base-60) system for mathematics and astronomy. This system was later adopted by Greek astronomers like Ptolemy. The term "minute" comes from the Latin "pars minuta prima" (first small part), referring to the first division of the hour.

Common Uses for shakes and minutes

Explore the typical applications for both Shake (imperial/US) and Minute (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.

Common Uses for shakes

The Shake is almost exclusively used in specific technical fields:

  • Nuclear Physics: Measuring the time intervals between successive neutron generations in a nuclear chain reaction.
  • Astrophysics: Discussing timescales relevant to certain high-energy astrophysical events.
  • Particle Physics: Occasionally used in experiments involving very short-lived particles or interactions.
  • Laser Physics: Sometimes used in contexts involving very short laser pulses.

It is not used for everyday time measurements.

Common Uses for minutes

  • Everyday Timing: The most common unit for measuring short to medium durations, such as cooking times, meeting lengths, travel times between nearby locations, reading time.
  • Scheduling: Used extensively in calendars, appointment setting, and timetables.
  • Clocks & Watches: Standard display unit on analog and digital timepieces.
  • Navigation: In geography and navigation, a minute of arc (arcminute) is 1/60th of a degree. Latitude and longitude are often expressed in degrees, minutes, and seconds.
  • Sports: Timing rounds, periods, or intervals in various sports.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Shake (shake)

How long is a Shake in seconds?

One Shake is equal to 10 nanoseconds (10 ns), which is 10⁻⁸ seconds, or 0.00000001 seconds.

Where did the name "Shake" come from?

The name is an informal term coined during the Manhattan Project. It's believed to be a humorous reference to the phrase "in two shakes of a lamb's tail," signifying a very brief period, appropriate for the rapid events in nuclear reactions.

Is the Shake an SI unit?

No, the Shake is not part of the International System of Units (SI). The standard SI unit for time is the second (s). The Shake is a specialized, informal unit used within specific scientific communities for convenience.

About Minute (min)

How many seconds are in a minute?

There are 60 seconds in a minute.

How many minutes are in an hour?

There are 60 minutes in an hour.

Why are there 60 minutes in an hour?

This convention dates back to the Babylonian base-60 number system, which influenced later systems of timekeeping and angular measurement.

Conversion Table: Shake to Minute

Shake (shake)Minute (min)
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