Convert minutes to seconds
Input the number of minutes you want to convert to seconds.
How to Convert Minutes to Seconds
The minute and second are both units of time. By definition, 1 minute equals exactly 60 seconds. This means to convert minutes to seconds, you multiply by 60.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 min to seconds:
We need to convert minutes to seconds
Since 1 min = 60 s, multiply by 60
5 × 60 = 300
5 min = 300 s
Minute to Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common minute to second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Minutes (min) | Seconds (s) |
|---|---|
| 1 min | 60 s |
| 2 min | 120 s |
| 5 min | 300 s |
| 10 min | 600 s |
| 15 min | 900 s |
| 20 min | 1200 s |
| 25 min | 1500 s |
| 50 min | 3000 s |
| 100 min | 6000 s |
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).
Second (s)
The second (s or sec) is the SI base unit of time, defined by cesium-133 atomic transitions. Seconds measure pulse rate (60-100 per minute), athletic performance, cooking times, and countless daily activities. There are 60 seconds in a minute, 3,600 in an hour, 86,400 in a day.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert minutes to seconds?
To convert minutes to seconds, multiply the value by 60. For example, 10 min = 600 s.
How many seconds are in 1 minute?
1 minute equals 60 seconds.
What is the formula for minutes to seconds?
The formula is: s = min × 60.