Convert minutes to seconds
Converting minutes to seconds is a common time task, whether you are checking a recipe, a spec sheet, a travel distance or a homework problem. Since 1 min equals 60 s, 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 minutes to seconds
To convert minutes to seconds, multiply the number of minutes by 60. For example, 10 min × 60 = 600 s.
s = min × 60
- Write down the value in minutes you want to convert.
- Multiply it by 60 (the exact min→s factor).
- The result is your value in seconds. Check it below with the converter or the table.
Conversion table
Common values of minutes and their equivalents in seconds:
| min | s |
|---|---|
| 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
Minute (min). A minute equals 60 seconds, or 1/60 of an hour. It is the everyday unit for meetings, cooking times and sports.
Second (s). The second is the SI base unit of time, defined by the cesium-133 atomic transition frequency of 9,192,631,770 hertz. It is the foundation of all time measurement.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert minutes to seconds?
To convert minutes to seconds, multiply the number of minutes by 60. For example, 10 min × 60 = 600 s. Or skip the math: type the value into the converter at the top of this page and the result updates instantly.
How many seconds are in 1 minute?
1 min = 60 s. That is the fixed relationship used by this converter and by international standards.
How many minutes are in 1 second?
1 s = 0.0166667 min. If you are converting in the opposite direction, use our Second to Minute converter for the dedicated table and FAQ.
Is the minutes to seconds 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 minute used for?
A minute equals 60 seconds, or 1/60 of an hour. It is the everyday unit for meetings, cooking times and sports.