Seconds to Minutes converter
There are 60 seconds in a minute. Use this seconds to minutes converter to change s to min instantly, view the formula, and check quick examples.
Converter tool
Formula: min = s ÷ 60
Quick examples
| Seconds | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 30 | 0.5 |
| 60 | 1.0 |
| 90 | 1.5 |
| 120 | 2.0 |
| 300 | 5.0 |
| 600 | 10.0 |
| 1800 | 30.0 |
| 3600 | 60.0 |
How to convert Seconds to Minutes
Formula: min = s ÷ 60.
Reverse conversion: s = min × 60.
Example: 150 seconds ÷ 60 = 2.5 minutes.
Tip: Enter a value in either box and use the swap button to switch direction instantly.
Understanding seconds and minutes
Seconds and minutes are basic time units used worldwide in clocks, timers, and schedules. One minute is defined as exactly 60 seconds, making the conversion a simple division.
To convert seconds to minutes, divide by 60. For example: 300 seconds ÷ 60 = 5 minutes. To convert minutes back to seconds, multiply by 60.
This tool calculates both directions instantly with clean rounding, making it useful for cooking, exercise timing, video editing, productivity tasks, and more.
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Seconds → Minutes FAQs
What definitions are used?
Exact: 1 min = 60 s; 1 h = 60 min; 1 d = 24 h; 1 wk = 7 d. For years we use 365 d = 1 yr.
How do I convert minutes back to seconds?
Use s = min × 60.
How many minutes is 150 seconds?
150 seconds is 2.5 minutes.
Are the results rounded?
Calculations use exact constants; values are rounded sensibly for readability.