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