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