162ms

162 milliseconds (ms) is a unit of time equal to 0.162 seconds. It is equal to 162,000 microseconds or 162,000,000 nanoseconds.

In computing and networking, 162 ms is commonly used to report latency or response times. For example, a monitor with 60 Hz refresh produces a frame every about 16.7 ms; 162 ms corresponds to roughly 9 to 10 frames, which can influence perceived motion smoothness. In network terms, a round-trip time of 150–170 ms is typical for certain international routes, and 162 ms would be considered moderate latency.

Human perception and user interfaces are also discussed in relation to this duration. The average human reaction time to a visual cue is around 200–250 ms, so 162 ms is shorter than the full cognitive response, though reaction time includes decision-making. For user interfaces, feedback latencies below about 100–200 ms are generally perceived as instantaneous, so 162 ms is often within an acceptable range, though higher values may be noticeable for fast-paced tasks.

Applications in interactive media can be sensitive to this magnitude of latency. In video games or other interactive environments, input-to-action latencies measured around a couple of hundred milliseconds can affect perceived responsiveness. In audio-visual synchronization, tolerances are commonly around 100–150 ms, so 162 ms may be just above comfortable lip-sync thresholds in some workflows.

See also: millisecond, latency, frame rate.