Convert Minutes to Seconds

1 min = 60 s

1 min = 60 s

minutes (min) seconds (s)
0.5 30
1 60
2 120
5 300
10 600
25 1500
50 3000
100 6000
250 15000
500 30000
1000 60000

To convert minutes to seconds, multiply the value by the conversion factor:

1 min = 60 s

For example: 10 min = 600 s

The Conversion Formula

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

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.

About seconds

The second is the fundamental unit of time in the International System of Units (SI). Originally defined as 1/86,400 of a mean solar day, it is now defined with extreme precision by the radiation frequency of the cesium-133 atom. This 'atomic time' allows GPS satellites and the internet to function synchronously. seconds are commonly used in Sports timing, Scientific experiments, Cooking timers, and Internet protocols, Heart rate measurement.

A healthy resting heart beats roughly once per second.

When Would You Convert minutes to seconds?

Converting between minutes and seconds 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 min = 60 s) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.