Aim

To understand and calculate elapsed time (ACMMG062).

Success Criteria
I can count how many hours have passed between two times.
I can calculate elapsed time.
 What is Elapsed Time?

Elapse means to pass or go by.

So when we talk about elapsed time,
we are talking about the time that has
passed, or gone by, between two
given time periods.

In other words, elapsed time is the

difference between a start time and an
end time.
 Let’s Look at Some Examples
If a class starts at 9:00am and ends and 10:00am, the difference between the
start time and end time is 1 hour.
So, the elapsed time = 1 hour.

If netball practice starts at 3:00pm and ends at 3:45pm, the difference between
the start time and end time is 45 minutes.
So, the elapsed time = 45 minutes.
 Why Is Understanding Elapsed
Time Important?

Understanding how to calculate

elapsed time is important because
it allows you to work out how
long it takes to do things.

This is especially important when

we have busy schedules.
How Do You Work Out Elapsed Time?

To work out elapsed time you need to be able to read a clock and
understand how to measure time.
Can you read a clock?
 Calculating Elapsed Time
To calculate elapsed time you need to work out the difference between the
start time and the end time.

The start time is when something starts.

The end time is when something ends.
 Elapsed Time
Count the elapsed time from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.

Start time: 12:00pm

End time: 4:00pm

4 hours go by. The elapsed time is 4 hours.

 Elapsed Time
Count the elapsed time from 12:00pm to 7:00pm.

Start time: 12:00pm

End time: 7:00pm

7 hours go by. The elapsed time is 7 hours.

 Elapsed Time
Count the elapsed time from 3:00pm to 8:00pm.

Start time: 3:00pm

End time: 8:00pm

5 hours go by. The elapsed time is 5 hours.

 Elapsed Time
Count the elapsed time from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.

Start time: 2:00pm

End time: 6:00pm

4 hours go by. The elapsed time is 4 hours.

 Elapsed Time
Count the elapsed time from 7:00am to 10:00am.

Start time: 7:00am

End time: 10:00am

3 hours go by. The elapsed time is 3 hours.

Calculating Complex Time Periods
Sometimes we need to calculate time periods that don’t sit within hourly
blocks. This is a bit more complicated as we need to count the hours and
the minutes.

For example:

Start time: 3:00pm

End time: 4:15pm

Elapsed time: 1 hour 15 minutes

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 Elapsed Time
Count the elapsed time from 3:00am to 4:15am.
0
55 5

50 10

Start time: 3:00pm

End time: 4:15pm 45 15

40 20

35 25
30
1 hour and 15 minutes go by. The elapsed time is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
 Elapsed Time
Count the elapsed time from 1:00pm to 3:45pm.
0
55 5

50 10

Start time: 1:00pm

End time: 3:45pm 45 15

40 20

35 25
30
2 hours and 45 minutes go by. The elapsed time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
 Elapsed Time
Count the elapsed time from 10:10am to 3:15pm.
0
55 5

50 10

Start time: 10:10am

End time: 3:15pm 45 15

40 20

35 25
30
5 hours and 5 minutes go by. The elapsed time is 5 hours and 5 minutes.
 Elapsed Time
Count the elapsed time from 9:45pm to 12:15pm.
0
55 5

50 10

Start time: 9:45pm

End time: 12:15pm 45 15

40 20

35 25
30
2 hours and 30 minutes go by. The elapsed time is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Using a T Chart to Calculate
Elapsed Time
Start time: 3:45pm
End time: 7:15pm
Sometimes you don’t have a clock available so you cant
3:45 calculate the elapsed time by counting on a clock face, as
Hours Passed 6:45 Minutes Passed
we have done in the previous examples.
6:50 5
1 a clock to calculate the time, you can use
4:45If you don’t have
a T Chart. 6:55 10
5:45 2
7:00 15
6:45 Lets have a look
3 at how to use a T Chart
7:05 to calculate 20
elapsed time with the following example:
7:10 25
7:15 30

Answer: Elapsed time 3 hours 30 minutes.

Use a T Chart to Calculate the
Elapsed Time
Mohamed starts football training at 3:15pm and finishes as 4:45pm.

The elapsed time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Using a T Chart to Calculate
Elapsed Time
3:15 Hours Passed 4:15 Minutes Passed

4:20 5
4:15 1
4:25 10
4:30 15
4:35 20
4:40 25
4:45 30

The elapsed time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Use a T Chart to Calculate the
Elapsed Time
Jacob starts cooking dinner at 5:45pm and finishes at 7:30pm.

The elapsed time is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Using a T Chart to Calculate
Elapsed Time
5:45 Hours Passed 6:45 Minutes Passed

6:50 5
6:15 1
6:55 10
7:00 15
7:05 20
7:10 25
7:15 30
7:20 35
7:25 40
7:30 45

The elapsed time is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Use a T Chart to Calculate the
Elapsed Time
Olivia starts school at 8:55am and finishes as 2:40pm.

The elapsed time is 5 hours 45 minutes.

Using a T Chart to Calculate
Elapsed Time
8:55 Hours Passed 1:55 Minutes Passed

2:00 5
9:55 1
2:05 10
10:55 1
2:10 15
11:55 1
2:15 20
12:5 1 2:20 25
51:55 1 2:25 30
2:30 35
2:35 40
2:40 45

The elapsed time is 5 hours and 45 minutes.