Tool description

The Minecraft Tick Calculator is a specialized tool for converting between Minecraft game ticks and real-world time. In Minecraft, a "tick" is the fundamental unit of time used by the game engine to process events, with the game running at a constant rate of 20 ticks per second. This tool helps players, server administrators, and mod developers accurately convert between ticks and various time units, making it easier to understand and configure game timings.

Features

  • Bidirectional Conversion: Convert from ticks to time or from time to ticks
  • Multiple Time Units: Support for seconds, minutes, hours, real days, and Minecraft days
  • Formatted Duration Display: Shows results in easy-to-read HH:MM:SS format with optional days
  • Minecraft Clock Display: Shows the in-game time of day and day number for tick values
  • Real-time Calculations: Instant conversion as you type
  • Multiple Time Representations: View results in seconds, minutes, hours, real days, and Minecraft days simultaneously
  • High Precision: Displays decimal values with appropriate precision for accurate calculations
  • Copy Functionality: Easily copy any result value to clipboard

Use Cases

  • Command Block Programming: Calculate precise delays for redstone contraptions and command block chains
  • Server Configuration: Set up server timers, scheduled events, and automatic restarts
  • Mod Development: Configure tick-based events and timing mechanisms in custom mods
  • Game Mechanics Understanding: Learn how Minecraft's time system works and relates to real-world time
  • Redstone Engineering: Plan complex redstone circuits with precise timing requirements
  • Scheduled Events: Calculate when specific in-game events will occur based on tick counts
  • Plugin Development: Configure timing for server plugins and scheduled tasks
  • Resource Pack Creation: Time animations and effects accurately
  • Datapack Development: Set up precise timing for custom game mechanics

Minecraft Time System

Tick Rate: Minecraft runs at 20 ticks per second (TPS) under normal conditions. Each tick represents 50 milliseconds of real-world time.

Minecraft Day Length: One full Minecraft day-night cycle equals 24,000 ticks, which translates to 20 minutes of real-world time (1,200 seconds).

In-Game Clock: The Minecraft day starts at tick 0 (6:00 AM in-game). The tool calculates the in-game time by converting ticks to hours and minutes, showing both the time of day and the current day number.

Time Breakdown:

  • 1 second = 20 ticks
  • 1 minute = 1,200 ticks
  • 1 hour = 72,000 ticks
  • 1 real day = 1,728,000 ticks
  • 1 Minecraft day = 24,000 ticks (20 real minutes)