Convert between Fortnight and other Time units.

Understanding Fortnight as a Unit of Time

A fortnight is a period of time that lasts for two weeks, or 14 days. The term originates from the Old English phrase "feowertiene niht," which means "fourteen nights." This unit of time is commonly used in British English and has historical significance in various contexts, such as agriculture, where it can indicate cycles of planting or harvesting.

While the fortnight is not widely used in everyday American English, it remains prevalent in some formal, literary, and international settings. The concept of a fortnight can be especially useful when planning events or schedules, as it provides a clear and manageable timeframe. For example, if someone says they will return in a fortnight, you can easily understand that they will be back in two weeks.

In summary, a fortnight serves as a convenient measurement of time that emphasizes the passage of two weeks.

Fortnight to Second | Fortnight to Minute | Fortnight to Hour | Fortnight to Week | Fortnight to Month | Fortnight to Year |
Attosecond Convert from Fortnight to Attosecond
Century Convert from Fortnight to Century
Day Convert from Fortnight to Day
Day (sidereal) Convert from Fortnight to Day (sidereal)
Decade Convert from Fortnight to Decade
Femtosecond Convert from Fortnight to Femtosecond
Hour Convert from Fortnight to Hour
Hour (sidereal) Convert from Fortnight to Hour (sidereal)
Microsecond Convert from Fortnight to Microsecond
Millennium Convert from Fortnight to Millennium
Millisecond Convert from Fortnight to Millisecond
Minute Convert from Fortnight to Minute
Minute (sidereal) Convert from Fortnight to Minute (sidereal)
Month Convert from Fortnight to Month
Month (synodic) Convert from Fortnight to Month (synodic)
Nanosecond Convert from Fortnight to Nanosecond
Novennial Convert from Fortnight to Novennial
Octennial Convert from Fortnight to Octennial
Picosecond Convert from Fortnight to Picosecond
Planck time Convert from Fortnight to Planck time
Quindecennial Convert from Fortnight to Quindecennial
Quinquennial Convert from Fortnight to Quinquennial
Second Convert from Fortnight to Second
Second (sidereal) Convert from Fortnight to Second (sidereal)
Septennial Convert from Fortnight to Septennial
Shake Convert from Fortnight to Shake
Week Convert from Fortnight to Week
Year Convert from Fortnight to Year
Year (Julian) Convert from Fortnight to Year (Julian)
Year (leap) Convert from Fortnight to Year (leap)
Year (sidereal) Convert from Fortnight to Year (sidereal)
Year (tropical) Convert from Fortnight to Year (tropical)