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Seconds to Minutes Converter

60 seconds = 1 minute. Divide seconds by 60 to convert to minutes. Example: 150 seconds ÷ 60 = 2.5 minutes.

Formula

Formula

minutes = seconds ÷ 60

Worked example

To convert 3,600 seconds to minutes: 3,600 ÷ 60 = 60 minutes (1 hour).

Quick reference table

smin
300.5
601
901.5
1202
1502.5
1803
3005
60010
90015
360060

Unit definitions

Second (s)

The second (s) is the SI base unit of time. Defined by the vibration frequency of the caesium-133 atom.

Minute (min)

The minute (min) equals 60 seconds. Standard subdivision of an hour used in timekeeping worldwide.

Common use cases

  • Sports and race timing
  • Cooking timers
  • Event scheduling
  • Video duration conversion

Frequently asked questions