How minutes and seconds are converted
Multiply minutes by 60 for seconds, or divide seconds by 60 for minutes.
seconds = minutes × 60, and minutes = seconds ÷ 60
- One minute contains exactly 60 seconds, including when the minutes contain a decimal part.
- Multiply the entire minute value by 60. For example, 2.5 × 60 = 150 seconds.
- For the breakdown, take out whole minutes of 60 seconds. The remainder is seconds.
- Stopwatch times use mm:ss below an hour and h:mm:ss from an hour onwards. Fractional seconds are kept to 4 decimal places when needed.
Worked example: 2.5 minutes × 60 = 150 seconds. That is 2 min 30 s, shown as 02:30 on a stopwatch.
Common minute durations converted
| Minutes | Seconds |
|---|---|
| 0.5 min | 30 s |
| 1 min | 60 s |
| 1.5 min | 90 s |
| 2 min | 120 s |
| 2.5 min | 150 s |
| 3 min | 180 s |
| 5 min | 300 s |
| 10 min | 600 s |
| 15 min | 900 s |
| 30 min | 1,800 s |
| 45 min | 2,700 s |
| 60 min | 3,600 s |
| 90 min | 5,400 s |
| 120 min | 7,200 s |
Swipe the table sideways to see the rest.
To go the other way, choose Seconds to minutes.
Things to consider
- A decimal minute is a fraction of 60 seconds. Half a minute is 30 seconds.
- 2.75 minutes is 2 min 45 s. Multiply the decimal part, 0.75, by 60.
- Read 02:30 as 2 minutes and 30 seconds. It is not 2.30 decimal minutes.
- Use the Minutes to Days Converter for durations that span several days.
Frequently asked questions
How many seconds are in a minute?
Exactly 60 seconds. Half a minute is 30 seconds and 2 minutes is 120 seconds.
How do I convert minutes to seconds?
Multiply minutes by 60. For example, 2.5 × 60 = 150 seconds.
How do I convert decimal minutes such as 2.75?
Multiply 2.75 by 60 to get 165 seconds. The whole part is 2 minutes and the decimal part, 0.75 × 60, is 45 seconds. That gives 2 min 45 s.
How do I convert seconds to minutes?
Divide seconds by 60. For example, 150 ÷ 60 = 2.5 minutes, or 2 min 30 s. Choose Seconds to minutes to see both forms.
How many seconds are in an hour?
3,600 seconds, because an hour contains 60 minutes of 60 seconds each. A duration of 3,725 seconds is 1 hour, 2 minutes and 5 seconds, shown as 1:02:05.
Results are estimates for general information only, not financial, medical or professional advice.