The idea of a clock is simple.The rows and columns of lights correspond to the numbers.To tell time using a clock or watch, you need to memorize which rows and columns correspond to which numbers.
Step 1: Understand the functions of a clock.
The hours, minutes, and seconds are shown in the 2 left-hand columns of the clock.The number 1 is represented by the bottom row on a clock, followed by number 2, number 4 and number 8.Columns are vertical and rows are horizontal.You can number the columns from left to right to keep track of which one is which.The left and right columns represent the 10s and 1s place, respectively.The numbers are derived from the power of 2.The first, second, third, and top row represent the same number.
Step 2: You can read the hour by decoding the first two columns.
Put the numbers from the 2 columns together after matching the lights that are on with the number represented by the row.The hour is 10 if the light in the bottom row of the first column is lit and the second is blank.
Step 3: Use the same process for the middle 2 columns to find the minutes.
The numbers for each row should be matched with the lights on.The minutes correspond to the number of lights in the first and second columns.
Step 4: The strategy is to code the seconds in the last 2 columns.
It can be difficult on an active clock because of the changing seconds.The clock is displaying 49 seconds if the third light in the first column and the fourth and first light on the second column are lit.
Step 5: To read the time, combine the numbers.
Between the hours, minutes, and seconds is when to put colons.The time would be 10:37:49 if the previous examples were used.
Step 6: Time can be converted from military to traditional.
A clock provides time for 24 hours.To find the time after noon, subtract 12 from the hour number.You can get a result that reads 18:30:07.You can find the hours in traditional time by subtracting 12 from 18.The time is 6:30 pm.
Step 7: The hour and minutes are on the top row.
There are four lights on the top row.The lights on the bottom row show the minutes.Most watches don't show the time in a second.
Step 8: Pick out the number of light that corresponds to it.
There are 8 lights on the top row from left to right.There are lights on the bottom row that correspond to 32, 16, 8, 4, 2, and 1.The numbers are derived from 2.From left to right, there are 2 (9), 2 (2), and 2 (1).The bottom row is made up of 2 (32), 2 (16), 2 (82), 2 (2), and 2 (1).
Step 9: The hours and minutes can be found by adding the lit numbers together.
Add the numbers together to find the time if there is more than one light in a row.If the 2 left-most lights are in the top row, you would add 8+4 to get 12.If the 3 right-most lights are in the bottom row, you would add 4 and 7.The time is 12:07.
Step 10: The time can be converted to traditional from the current format.
A watch gives time in a military format.You can convert the time from military to traditional if the hours add up to more than 12.Take 12 from the hours.If the time is 20 minutes, subtract 12 from 20.The time is 8:15 p.m.
Step 11: Pick out the values of the light.
To read the time quickly and easily, you need to know which row represents which number.There is no need to pay attention to the math.All you have to do is remember the value of the light.The first two columns of lights represent the hours.There are two columns of lights.There are two columns of lights.The first and second columns represent the tens place and the ones place in each pair.The first, second, third, and top rows have values of 1, 2, 4, and 8.
Step 12: For real-time practice, count the seconds.
You can watch the seconds column and count along with it to improve your ability to memorize.This will help you understand the light combinations and make it easy to read the time.
Step 13: Keep practicing.
Practice makes perfect!It can be difficult to read a clock.Don't use an analogue or digital clock while you're learning to use a clock.Practice reading the time in a different mode.