How to convert minutes to days
To convert a measurement in minutes to days, multiply the value by 0.000694444444. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the second.
For example, to convert 5 min to days: 5 × 0.000694444444 = 0.003472222222 d.
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.
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.
Minutes to days worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 min = 0.000694444444 d 5 min = 0.003472222222 d 10 min = 0.006944444444 d 50 min = 0.034722222222 d 100 min = 0.069444444444 d
Frequently asked questions
How many days are in one minute?
One minute (min) equals 0.000694444444 days (d). Multiply any value in minutes by 0.000694444444 to convert to days.
How do I convert minutes to days?
Multiply the value in minutes by 0.000694444444. For example, 5 min × 0.000694444444 = 0.003472222222 d.
How do I convert days to minutes?
Multiply the value in days by 1,440, or divide by 0.000694444444. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the minute to day 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 minutes to days?
The formula is: d = min × 0.000694444444. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the second.