Convert hours to minutes
Converting hours to minutes is a common time task, whether you are checking a recipe, a spec sheet, a travel distance or a homework problem. Since 1 h equals 60 min, the math is a single multiplication — and this page does it for you instantly, with the formula, a table of common values and answers to the questions people ask most.
Exact factor
How to convert hours to minutes
To convert hours to minutes, multiply the number of hours by 60. For example, 10 h × 60 = 600 min.
min = h × 60
- Write down the value in hours you want to convert.
- Multiply it by 60 (the exact h→min factor).
- The result is your value in minutes. Check it below with the converter or the table.
Conversion table
Common values of hours and their equivalents in minutes:
| h | min |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 |
| 2 | 120 |
| 3 | 180 |
| 4 | 240 |
| 5 | 300 |
| 10 | 600 |
| 20 | 1,200 |
| 25 | 1,500 |
| 50 | 3,000 |
| 100 | 6,000 |
| 250 | 15,000 |
| 500 | 30,000 |
About these units
Hour (h). An hour equals 60 minutes or 3,600 seconds, dividing the day into 24 parts. Work schedules, travel times and billing are commonly expressed in hours.
Minute (min). A minute equals 60 seconds, or 1/60 of an hour. It is the everyday unit for meetings, cooking times and sports.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert hours to minutes?
To convert hours to minutes, multiply the number of hours by 60. For example, 10 h × 60 = 600 min. Or skip the math: type the value into the converter at the top of this page and the result updates instantly.
How many minutes are in 1 hour?
1 h = 60 min. That is the fixed relationship used by this converter and by international standards.
How many hours are in 1 minute?
1 min = 0.0166667 h. If you are converting in the opposite direction, use our Minute to Hour converter for the dedicated table and FAQ.
Is the hours to minutes conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined by international agreement, so the factor of 60 is exact. Displayed results are rounded to 6 significant digits only for readability.
What is hour used for?
An hour equals 60 minutes or 3,600 seconds, dividing the day into 24 parts. Work schedules, travel times and billing are commonly expressed in hours.