How can i convert between standard and military times quickly?

Converting between standard and military time can be an intimidating task, but there are a few simple rules to follow that will help you make the conversions quickly and easily. Many people find it helpful to visualize the 12-hour clock, consisting of two concentric circles, with the inner circle representing the hour and the outer circle representing minutes. This can make it easier to understand how time is being structured and translated between standard (12-hour) and military (24-hour) time.

When converting from military to standard time, simply subtract 12 from any number past 12 in the 24-hour clock. So for example, 14:45 in military time would be 2:45 in standard. When switching from standard to military time, simply add 12 to any hour above 12 on the 12-hour clock. A 6:15 standard time would translate into 18:15 when using 24-hour clocks.

It is important to note that you should not include a 'PM' or 'AM' designation when converting from one type of clock system to another. The 24-hour clock is not divided into two parts like the 12-hour clock; instead there is just one long series of numbers ranging from 0 - 23. Therefore it isn't necessary - or even possible -to add PM or AM designations when changing between types of clocks.

Finally it's useful to remember that 00hr00min is used for both midnight and noon on a 24 hour clock, so be sure which one you are referring to when making conversions between systems. It may also help to know that military times after 1300 (1PM) will end in double zeros on both sides – for example 1630 would be 4:30PM in standard time.

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