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
How to Convert Hours to Minutes
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
Start with the value in hours
2 hr
Apply the formula
min = 2 × 60
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 |
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.