How to convert minutes to hours
Minutes and Hours both measure time, so converting is a single multiplication. One min equals 0.016667 h, so you multiply your minutes value by 0.016667.
Formula: hours = minutes × 0.016667. For example, 10 min = 0.166667 h.
Minutes to Hours conversion table
| Minutes (min) | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.016667 |
| 2 | 0.033333 |
| 5 | 0.083333 |
| 10 | 0.166667 |
| 25 | 0.416667 |
| 50 | 0.833333 |
| 100 | 1.666667 |
| 1,000 | 16.666667 |
Minutes and Hours explained
Minutes (min): Sixty seconds.
Hours (h): Sixty minutes (3,600 seconds).
When you'd convert minutes to hours
You'll convert minutes to hours whenever a measurement is given in one unit but you need it in the other — comparing minutes and hours figures across regions, following a recipe or spec, or double-checking a number. Because 1 min is exactly 0.016667 h, the result is precise every time.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours are in a minute?
One min equals 0.016667 h. Multiply your minutes figure by 0.016667 to get hours.
What is the formula to convert minutes to hours?
hours = minutes × 0.016667. The factor 0.016667 is exact.
What is 2 minutes in hours?
2 min = 0.033333 h. You can enter any value in the converter above to get an instant result.
Is this Minutes to Hours converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the standard conversion factor (1 min = 0.016667 h) defined by BIPM — SI Brochure (definition of the second), so results are exact to several decimal places.