How to convert seconds to minutes
One second equals 0.016667 minutes. To convert, multiply the number of seconds by 0.016667 (or divide by 60):
Mental-math shortcut: Divide seconds by 60: 150 s = 2.5 min = 2 min 30 s.
Example
Convert 150 seconds to minutes: 150 s × 0.016667 = 2.5 min.
Seconds to Minutes conversion chart
| Seconds (s) | Minutes (min) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.016667 |
| 10 | 0.166667 |
| 15 | 0.25 |
| 30 | 0.5 |
| 45 | 0.75 |
| 60 | 1 |
| 90 | 1.5 |
| 100 | 1.6667 |
| 120 | 2 |
| 150 | 2.5 |
| 180 | 3 |
| 240 | 4 |
| 300 | 5 |
| 600 | 10 |
| 1,000 | 16.6667 |
| 3,600 | 60 |
What is a second?
The second (s) is the SI base unit of time. Since 1967 it has been defined by atomic clocks: 9,192,631,770 oscillations of a cesium-133 atom. There are 60 seconds in a minute, 3,600 in an hour and 86,400 in a day.
What is a minute?
A minute (min) is 60 seconds, and 60 minutes make an hour. Timekeeping in base 60 comes from ancient Babylonian astronomy. Work hours, cooking times and phone plans are often counted in minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How many minutes is one second?
One second is 0.016667 minutes.
How do I convert seconds to minutes?
Multiply the value in seconds by 0.016667. For example, 150 s × 0.016667 = 2.5 min.
What is 90 s in minutes?
90 s is 1.5 minutes.
How do I convert minutes to seconds?
Multiply minutes by 60 (or divide by 0.016667).
Conversions use the internationally agreed definitions of each unit (for example, 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly) and are rounded for display. Volume converters use US customary units unless stated otherwise.
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