How to Use SECOND() in Google Sheets

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Returns the second component of a specific time, in numeric format.

How To Actually Use SECOND() in Sheets

SECOND(time)

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In the range B1:B10, enter times in the format HH:MM:SS. Use the SECOND() formula in cell C1 to extract the seconds from the time in B1. Drag the formula down to fill C1:C10.

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