Seconds to minutes converter
Provide a time below to convert seconds (s) to minutes (min). For the reverse direction, visit the minutes to seconds converter.
1 second equals 1/60 of a minute, or approximately 0.0166667 minutes. This is a standard time conversion used worldwide.
To convert seconds to minutes, divide the measurement in seconds by 60. To convert minutes to seconds, multiply the value in minutes by 60.
Seconds
Definition: A second (symbol: s) is the base unit of time in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined by atomic transitions of the cesium-133 atom.
History: Originally defined as 1/86,400 of a day, the second was redefined in 1967 based on atomic clock measurements for greater precision.
Current use: Seconds are the fundamental unit of time measurement, used in science, technology, sports timing, and everyday timekeeping worldwide.
Minutes
Definition: A minute (symbol: min) is a unit of time equal to 60 seconds. It is one of the most commonly used time units in daily life.
History: The minute originates from medieval Latin "pars minuta prima" meaning "first small part," referring to the first division of an hour into 60 parts.
Current use: Minutes are used worldwide for measuring time in daily activities, scheduling, cooking, exercise, and countless other applications.
| Seconds [s] | Minutes [min] |
|---|---|
| 1 s | 0.016667 min |
| 10 s | 0.166667 min |
| 30 s | 0.5 min |
| 60 s | 1 min |
| 120 s | 2 min |
| 180 s | 3 min |
| 300 s | 5 min |
| 600 s | 10 min |
| 900 s | 15 min |
| 1800 s | 30 min |
| 3600 s | 60 min |