Convert seconds to minutes
Converting seconds 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 s equals 0.0166667 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 seconds to minutes
To convert seconds to minutes, multiply the number of seconds by 0.0166667. For example, 10 s × 0.0166667 = 0.166667 min.
min = s × 0.0166667
- Write down the value in seconds you want to convert.
- Multiply it by 0.0166667 (the exact s→min factor).
- The result is your value in minutes. Check it below with the converter or the table.
Conversion table
Common values of seconds and their equivalents in minutes:
| s | min |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0166667 |
| 2 | 0.0333333 |
| 3 | 0.05 |
| 4 | 0.0666667 |
| 5 | 0.0833333 |
| 10 | 0.166667 |
| 20 | 0.333333 |
| 25 | 0.416667 |
| 50 | 0.833333 |
| 100 | 1.66667 |
| 250 | 4.16667 |
| 500 | 8.33333 |
About these units
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.
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 seconds to minutes?
To convert seconds to minutes, multiply the number of seconds by 0.0166667. For example, 10 s × 0.0166667 = 0.166667 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 second?
1 s = 0.0166667 min. That is the fixed relationship used by this converter and by international standards.
How many seconds are in 1 minute?
1 min = 60 s. If you are converting in the opposite direction, use our Minute to Second converter for the dedicated table and FAQ.
Is the seconds to minutes conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined by international agreement, so the factor of 0.0166667 is exact. Displayed results are rounded to 6 significant digits only for readability.
What is second used for?
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.