Convert Hours to Minutes

The Conversion Formula

To convert hours to minutes, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 h = 60 min. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 h to minutes: 25 × 60 = 1500 min. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 60, or equivalently multiply by 0.0166667.

About hours

The hour was originally defined as 1/12th of the time between sunrise and sunset, meaning hours changed length with the seasons! Fixed-length hours only became standard with the invention of mechanical clocks in the 14th century. It is the primary unit of labor and travel. hours are commonly used in Work shifts, Flight durations, Sleep tracking, and Battery life, Speed (per hour).

The ISS orbits the Earth every 1.5 hours.

About minutes

The minute comes from the Latin 'pars minuta prima', meaning the 'first small part' of an hour. The division of the hour into 60 minutes comes from the Babylonians, who loved the number 60 because it has so many divisors. It is the standard unit for everyday scheduling. minutes are commonly used in Cooking times, Exercise duration, Commute estimation, and Appointment slots, Phone call duration.

It takes about 8 minutes for light from the Sun to reach Earth.

When Would You Convert hours to minutes?

Converting between hours and minutes is one of the most common time conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 h = 60 min) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.