How to convert minutes to hours
To convert a measurement in minutes to hours, multiply the value by 0.016666666667. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the second.
For example, to convert 5 min to hours: 5 × 0.016666666667 = 0.083333333333 h.
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 hour?
An hour is a unit of time equal to 60 minutes or 3,600 seconds. There are 24 hours in a day. The hour originated in ancient Egypt, where day and night were each divided into 12 parts. The fixed 60-minute hour became standard only after mechanical clocks made equal hours practical.
Common uses of hours include: Work shifts and hourly wages; Travel and flight durations; TV schedules and event planning; Battery life and runtime ratings.
Minutes to hours worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 min = 0.016666666667 h 5 min = 0.083333333333 h 10 min = 0.166666666667 h 50 min = 0.833333333333 h 100 min = 1.666667 h
Frequently asked questions
How many hours are in one minute?
One minute (min) equals 0.016666666667 hours (h). Multiply any value in minutes by 0.016666666667 to convert to hours.
How do I convert minutes to hours?
Multiply the value in minutes by 0.016666666667. For example, 5 min × 0.016666666667 = 0.083333333333 h.
How do I convert hours to minutes?
Multiply the value in hours by 60, or divide by 0.016666666667. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the minute to hour 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 hours?
The formula is: h = min × 0.016666666667. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the second.