Convert hours to minutes

Input the number of hours you want to convert to minutes.

1 h (hours) = 60 min (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

minutes = hours × 60

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 h to minutes:

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Convert 5 h to minutes

We need to convert hours to minutes

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Apply the formula

Since 1 h = 60 min, multiply by 60

5 × 60 = 300

Answer

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.