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