Duration data type

The Duration data type converts duration to a number. Duration values are serialized as integers in seconds.

Example Duration values:

• 3.seconds
• 5.minutes
• 7.days
• 12.months
• 2.years

Syntax

now.to_i + 1.minute

Sample usage

Formula	Result
now.to_i + 1.6	current time + 96 seconds
now.to_i + 24.hours	current time + 86400