Convert minute to second
Please provide values below to convert minute [min] to second [s], or Convert second to minute.
1 min = 60 s. To convert minute to second, multiply the value by 60; to go the other way, divide by it (1 s = 0.0166666666667 min). Both units measure time and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 min = 60 s
- 1 s = 0.0166666666667 min
- 10 min = 600 s
- 100 min = 6000 s
How to Convert Minute to Second
1 min = 60 s
Example: convert 15 min to s:
15 min = 15 × 60 s = 900 s
Minute to Second Conversion Table
| minute | second |
|---|---|
| 1 min | 60 s |
| 2 min | 120 s |
| 3 min | 180 s |
| 5 min | 300 s |
| 10 min | 600 s |
| 20 min | 1200 s |
| 50 min | 3000 s |
| 100 min | 6000 s |
| 500 min | 30000 s |
| 1000 min | 60000 s |
Minute
A minute is a unit of time equal to 60 seconds.
History/Origin
The minute has origins in ancient timekeeping systems, historically divided into 60 seconds based on the sexagesimal system used by the Babylonians.
Current Use
Minutes are widely used to measure short durations of time in everyday life, such as in schedules, clocks, and timekeeping standards.
Second
The second (symbol: s) is the base unit of time in the International System of Units (SI), used to measure durations and intervals.
History/Origin
The second was originally defined as 1/86400 of a mean solar day. It was later redefined in 1967 based on atomic properties, specifically as the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of radiation corresponding to the transition between two hyperfine levels of the cesium-133 atom.
Current Use
The second is universally used in science, technology, and everyday life to quantify time intervals, synchronize clocks, and coordinate activities across various fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 minute in second?
1 minute (min) = 60 second (s).
How do you convert minute to second?
Multiply the minute value by 60. For example, 25 min × 60 = 1500 s.
What is 10 minute in second?
10 min = 600 s.
Which unit is larger, the minute or the second?
The minute is the larger unit: 1 min = 60 s.