How to convert hours to minutes
Hours and Minutes both measure time, so converting is a single multiplication. One h equals 60 min, so you multiply your hours value by 60.
Formula: minutes = hours × 60. For example, 10 h = 600 min.
Hours to Minutes conversion table
| Hours (h) | Minutes (min) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 |
| 2 | 120 |
| 5 | 300 |
| 10 | 600 |
| 25 | 1,500 |
| 50 | 3,000 |
| 100 | 6,000 |
| 1,000 | 60,000 |
Hours and Minutes explained
Hours (h): Sixty minutes (3,600 seconds).
Minutes (min): Sixty seconds.
When you'd convert hours to minutes
You'll convert hours to minutes whenever a measurement is given in one unit but you need it in the other — comparing hours and minutes figures across regions, following a recipe or spec, or double-checking a number. Because 1 h is exactly 60 min, the result is precise every time.
Frequently asked questions
How many minutes are in a hour?
One h equals 60 min. Multiply your hours figure by 60 to get minutes.
What is the formula to convert hours to minutes?
minutes = hours × 60. The factor 60 is exact.
What is 2 hours in minutes?
2 h = 120 min. You can enter any value in the converter above to get an instant result.
Is this Hours to Minutes converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the standard conversion factor (1 h = 60 min) defined by BIPM — SI Brochure (definition of the second), so results are exact to several decimal places.