Convert hours to minutes
Input the number of hours you want to convert to minutes.
How to Convert Hours to Minutes
The hour and minute are both units of time. By definition, 1 hour equals exactly 60 minutes. This means to convert hours to minutes, you multiply by 60.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 h to minutes:
We need to convert hours to minutes
Since 1 h = 60 min, multiply by 60
5 × 60 = 300
5 h = 300 min
Hour to Minute Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common hour to minute conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Hours (h) | Minutes (min) |
|---|---|
| 1 h | 60 min |
| 2 h | 120 min |
| 5 h | 300 min |
| 10 h | 600 min |
| 15 h | 900 min |
| 20 h | 1200 min |
| 25 h | 1500 min |
| 50 h | 3000 min |
| 100 h | 6000 min |
About These Units
Hour (h)
An hour (h or hr) equals 60 minutes or 3,600 seconds. Hours structure our daily lives: work schedules, sleep (7-9 hours recommended), travel times, and time zones. There are 24 hours in a day, 168 hours in a week, approximately 8,760 hours in a year.
Minute (min)
A minute (min) equals 60 seconds. Minutes measure everyday time intervals: meeting durations, cooking times, exercise routines, and travel times. There are 60 minutes in an hour, 1,440 minutes in a day, 525,600 minutes in a year (as the song reminds us).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert hours to minutes?
To convert hours to minutes, multiply the value by 60. For example, 10 h = 600 min.
How many minutes are in 1 hour?
1 hour equals 60 minutes.
What is the formula for hours to minutes?
The formula is: min = h × 60.