second()

Date & Time

second() is a MATLAB®-compatible date & time function for extract the second-of-minute (0-59.999) from a datetime. includes the fractional millisecond. Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.

Extract the second-of-minute (0-59.999) from a datetime. Includes the fractional millisecond.

Syntax

second(d)

Examples — run second() in your browser

s = second(datetime(2024, 6, 15, 13, 30, 45));  % 45
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Frequently Asked Questions about second()

Is the second() function free to use in SimLab?

The browser workspace requires no MATLAB® license or installation. Connected features require network access and may have account, tier, availability, or usage limits. You can open second() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible function references at simulations4all.com/simlab.

Do I need to install MATLAB to use second()?

No. SimLab’s core parser, workspace state, and most functions run locally in your browser. The second() function requires no MATLAB® license or desktop software download.

What does second() do?

Extract the second-of-minute (0-59.999) from a datetime. Includes the fractional millisecond. It is a MATLAB®-compatible date & time function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: second(d).

Can I run second() in my browser?

Yes. Open SimLab at simulations4all.com/simlab, write or paste code that calls second(), and run it. This function’s calculation runs locally in the browser. SimLab session analytics, sharing, feedback, and eligible acceleration have separate network boundaries.

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