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Convert Hours to Minutes

1 Hour (hr) = 60 Minutes (min). Use the free converter below to instantly convert any hour value to minutes, or view the full conversion table and formula.

1 hr = 60 min

Hour to Minute Conversion Table

Hours (hr) Minutes (min)
0.25 15
0.5 30
1 60
2 120
3 180
4 240
6 360
8 480
10 600
12 720
16 960
24 1440
36 2160
48 2880
72 4320
168 10080

How to Convert Hours to Minutes

min = hr × 60

To convert hours to minutes, multiply by 60. For example, 4.5 hours × 60 = 270 minutes. If you have hours and minutes already (e.g. 2 hours 30 minutes), multiply the hours by 60 and add the minutes: (2 × 60) + 30 = 150 minutes.

Worked Example: Convert 2 hr to min

1

Start with the value in hours

2 hr

2

Apply the formula

min = 2 × 60

3

Calculate the result

2 hr = 120 min

Hour to Minute Examples

0.25 hr is equal to 15 min. Using the formula hr × 60, 0.25 hr converts to 15 min.

0.5 hr is equal to 30 min. Using the formula hr × 60, 0.5 hr converts to 30 min.

1 hr is equal to 60 min. Using the formula hr × 60, 1 hr converts to 60 min.

2 hr is equal to 120 min. Using the formula hr × 60, 2 hr converts to 120 min.

3 hr is equal to 180 min. Using the formula hr × 60, 3 hr converts to 180 min.

4 hr is equal to 240 min. Using the formula hr × 60, 4 hr converts to 240 min.

6 hr is equal to 360 min. Using the formula hr × 60, 6 hr converts to 360 min.

8 hr is equal to 480 min. Using the formula hr × 60, 8 hr converts to 480 min.

Converting Minutes to Hours

Need the reverse conversion? Use the table below for a quick reference converting minutes back to hours.

Minutes (min) Hours (hr)
1 0.0167
2 0.0333
5 0.0833
10 0.1667
15 0.25
20 0.3333
See the full Minutes to Hours converter →

Hours to Minutes FAQ

How many minutes is 1 hour?

1 hour equals exactly 60 minutes.

How do I convert hours to minutes?

Multiply the number of hours by 60. For example, 3 hours × 60 = 180 minutes.

How many minutes is 8 hours?

8 hours equals 480 minutes (8 × 60 = 480).

Understanding Hours and Minutes

What is a Hour (hr)?

The hour (hr) is a universally used unit of time. It is commonly abbreviated as hr and relates to minutes by a factor of 60.

What is a Minute (min)?

The minute (min) is a universally used unit of time. It is commonly abbreviated as min and relates to hours by a factor of 0.016667.

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