How many minutes are in 1 hour?

1 h equals 60 min. This is an exact conversion factor defined by NIST.

How do I convert hours to minutes?

Multiply the value in h by the conversion factor. For example, 10 h = 600 min. Use our calculator above for instant results.

Is the hours to minutes conversion exact?

Yes, this conversion is mathematically exact based on the international definition of these units (NIST SP 811).

Can I convert hours to minutes offline?

Yes! OmniConvert runs entirely in your browser — no internet connection needed after the page loads. Your data never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy.

What is the difference between hours and minutes?

Hours (h) and Minutes (min) are both units of time but belong to different measurement systems. 1 h = 60 min. Use the converter above to switch between them instantly.

Hours to Minutes (h → min) — Free Online Converter

h → min Reference Table

h	min
0.001 h	0.06 min
0.002 h	0.12 min
0.003 h	0.18 min
0.004 h	0.24 min
0.005 h	0.3 min
0.006 h	0.36 min
0.007 h	0.42 min
0.008 h	0.48 min
0.009 h	0.54 min
0.01 h	0.6 min
0.02 h	1.2 min
0.03 h	1.8 min
0.04 h	2.4 min
0.05 h	3 min
0.06 h	3.6 min
0.07 h	4.2 min
0.08 h	4.8 min
0.09 h	5.4 min
0.1 h	6 min
0.2 h	12 min
0.3 h	18 min
0.4 h	24 min
0.5 h	30 min
0.6 h	36 min
0.7 h	42 min
0.8 h	48 min
0.9 h	54 min
1 h	60 min
1.5 h	90 min
2 h	120 min
2.5 h	150 min
3 h	180 min
3.5 h	210 min
4 h	240 min
4.5 h	270 min
5 h	300 min
5.5 h	330 min
6 h	360 min
6.5 h	390 min
7 h	420 min
7.5 h	450 min
8 h	480 min
8.5 h	510 min
9 h	540 min
9.5 h	570 min
10 h	600 min
11 h	660 min
12 h	720 min
13 h	780 min
14 h	840 min
15 h	900 min
16 h	960 min
17 h	1020 min
18 h	1080 min
19 h	1140 min
20 h	1200 min
25 h	1500 min
30 h	1800 min
35 h	2100 min
40 h	2400 min
45 h	2700 min
50 h	3000 min
55 h	3300 min
60 h	3600 min
65 h	3900 min
70 h	4200 min
75 h	4500 min
80 h	4800 min
85 h	5100 min
90 h	5400 min
95 h	5700 min
100 h	6000 min
120 h	7200 min
125 h	7500 min
130 h	7800 min
140 h	8400 min
150 h	9000 min
160 h	9600 min
175 h	10500 min
180 h	10800 min
200 h	12000 min
225 h	13500 min
250 h	15000 min
275 h	16500 min
300 h	18000 min
350 h	21000 min
400 h	24000 min
450 h	27000 min
500 h	30000 min
600 h	36000 min
700 h	42000 min
750 h	45000 min
800 h	48000 min
900 h	54000 min
1000 h	60000 min
1200 h	72000 min
1250 h	75000 min
1500 h	90000 min
1750 h	105000 min
2000 h	120000 min
2500 h	150000 min
3000 h	180000 min
4000 h	240000 min
4500 h	270000 min
5000 h	300000 min
6000 h	360000 min
7000 h	420000 min
7500 h	450000 min
8000 h	480000 min
9000 h	540000 min
10000 h	600000 min
15000 h	900000 min
20000 h	1200000 min
25000 h	1500000 min
50000 h	3000000 min
75000 h	4500000 min
100000 h	6000000 min

Values based on NIST SP 811 conversion factors

Why Convert Hours to Minutes?

Converting between hours (h) and minutes (min) is one of the most common time conversions. Whether for engineering, cooking, travel, or science, knowing how to quickly convert h to min saves time and prevents errors.

Time conversion between h and min is essential for project management, astronomy, and high-speed electronics. While day-to-day scheduling is simple, scientific and engineering fields often require converting between vast timescales (millennia) and infinitesimal ones (nanoseconds). Video editors and audio engineers work with frames and samples that require precise time unit conversions to sync media perfectly. In logistics, accurate delivery estimates depend on converting travel durations across time zones and varying speed metrics. Miscalculating time units can lead to missed deadlines, data desynchronization, or navigation errors in GPS systems.

How to Convert Hours to Minutes

To convert hours to minutes, use the following formula:

min = h × 60

Example: 1 h = 60 min

For example, 5 h = 300 min, 10 h = 600 min, and 100 h = 6000 min. For larger values, 1000 h = 60000 min. Conversely, 1 min = 0.01666666667 h. Our calculator above performs this conversion instantly with full precision — no rounding errors.

Common Use Cases

A typical feature film: 2 h = 120 min
Average marathon finishing time: 4 h = 240 min
A standard workday: 8 h = 480 min
A typical football (soccer) match: 1.5 h = 90 min
A short lunch break: 0.5 h = 30 min

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Decimal time: thinking 1.50 hours is 1 hour 50 minutes (it's 1 hour 30 minutes).
Leap years: assuming every year has 365 days.
Month length: assuming all months are 30 days.

Pro Tips

Excel format: Be careful converting time in Excel; it stores dates as serial numbers.
Time zones: Always specify UTC offset when scheduling international calls.
Seconds in day: There are 86,400 seconds in a standard day.

What is a Hour?

The hour (h) is a unit of time equal to 60 minutes or 3,600 seconds. Historically defined as 1/24 of a day.

Hours are the standard unit for work shifts, travel duration, and daily scheduling worldwide.

What is a Minute?

The minute (min) is a unit of time equal to 60 seconds. It is not an SI unit but is accepted for use with the SI.

Minutes are used universally for scheduling, cooking times, sports durations, and general timekeeping.

Hours → Minutes

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