How to convert days to minutes
To convert a measurement in days to minutes, multiply the value by 1,440. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the second.
For example, to convert 5 d to minutes: 5 × 1,440 = 7,200 min.
What is a day?
A day is a unit of time equal to 24 hours or 86,400 seconds, based on one full rotation of the Earth on its axis. The day is humanity's oldest natural time unit, set by the cycle of light and dark. The exact 86,400-second day is a civil convention; the true solar day varies slightly through the year.
Common uses of days include: Calendars and daily scheduling; Project timelines and deadlines; Shipping and delivery estimates; Medication dosing intervals.
What is a minute?
A minute is a unit of time equal to 60 seconds. Sixty minutes make up one hour. The division of the hour into 60 minutes descends from the Babylonian sexagesimal (base-60) number system, passed down through Greek and Islamic astronomy into modern timekeeping.
Common uses of minutes include: Scheduling meetings and appointments; Cooking and recipe timing; Exercise and interval training; Parking and billing intervals.
Days to minutes worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 d = 1,440 min 5 d = 7,200 min 10 d = 14,400 min 50 d = 72,000 min 100 d = 144,000 min
Frequently asked questions
How many minutes are in one day?
One day (d) equals 1,440 minutes (min). Multiply any value in days by 1,440 to convert to minutes.
How do I convert days to minutes?
Multiply the value in days by 1,440. For example, 5 d × 1,440 = 7,200 min.
How do I convert minutes to days?
Multiply the value in minutes by 0.000694444444, or divide by 1,440. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the day to minute conversion exact?
Fixed units (second through week) are exact. Month and year use the average Gregorian calendar length (30.44 and 365.2425 days) since these vary in practice.
What is the formula for days to minutes?
The formula is: min = d × 1,440. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the second.