Convert Seconds to Minutes
1 s = 0.0166667 min
Conversion Table
| seconds (s) | minutes (min) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.00833333 |
| 1 | 0.0166667 |
| 2 | 0.0333333 |
| 5 | 0.0833333 |
| 10 | 0.166667 |
| 25 | 0.416667 |
| 50 | 0.833333 |
| 100 | 1.6667 |
| 250 | 4.1667 |
| 500 | 8.3333 |
| 1000 | 16.6667 |
How to Convert seconds to minutes
To convert seconds to minutes, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 s = 0.166667 min
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About seconds and minutes
The Conversion Formula
To convert seconds to minutes, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 s = 0.0166667 min. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 s to minutes: 25 × 0.0166667 = 0.416667 min. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.0166667, or equivalently multiply by 60.
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.
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 seconds to minutes?
Converting between seconds 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 s = 0.0166667 min) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.