Convert minutes to hours
Input the number of minutes you want to convert to hours.
How to Convert Minutes to Hours
The minute and hour are both units of time. By definition, 1 hour equals exactly 60 minutes. This means to convert minutes to hours, you divide by 60.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 min to hours:
We need to convert minutes to hours
Since 1 h = 60 min, divide by 60
5 ÷ 60 = 0.0833333333
5 min = 0.0833333333 h
Minute to Hour Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common minute to hour conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Minutes (min) | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| 1 min | 0.0166666667 h |
| 2 min | 0.0333333333 h |
| 5 min | 0.0833333333 h |
| 10 min | 0.1666666667 h |
| 15 min | 0.25 h |
| 20 min | 0.3333333333 h |
| 25 min | 0.4166666667 h |
| 50 min | 0.8333333333 h |
| 100 min | 1.6666666667 h |
About These Units
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).
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert minutes to hours?
To convert minutes to hours, divide the value by 60. For example, 10 min = 0.1666666667 h.
How many hours are in 1 minute?
1 minute equals 0.0166666667 hours.
What is the formula for minutes to hours?
The formula is: h = min ÷ 60.