Convert Seconds to Minutes
1 Second (s) = 0.016667 Minutes (min). Use the free converter below to instantly convert any second value to minutes, or view the full conversion table and formula.
1 s = 0.016667 min
Second to Minute Conversion Table
How to Convert Seconds to Minutes
To convert seconds to minutes, divide the number of seconds by 60. For example, 90 seconds ÷ 60 = 1.5 minutes. Since there are exactly 60 seconds in 1 minute, this is a straightforward division.
Worked Example: Convert 15 s to min
Start with the value in seconds
15 s
Apply the formula
min = 15 ÷ 60
Calculate the result
15 s = 0.25 min
Second to Minute Examples
1 s is equal to 0.0167 min. Using the formula s ÷ 60, 1 s converts to 0.0167 min.
5 s is equal to 0.0833 min. Using the formula s ÷ 60, 5 s converts to 0.0833 min.
10 s is equal to 0.1667 min. Using the formula s ÷ 60, 10 s converts to 0.1667 min.
15 s is equal to 0.25 min. Using the formula s ÷ 60, 15 s converts to 0.25 min.
30 s is equal to 0.5 min. Using the formula s ÷ 60, 30 s converts to 0.5 min.
45 s is equal to 0.75 min. Using the formula s ÷ 60, 45 s converts to 0.75 min.
60 s is equal to 1 min. Using the formula s ÷ 60, 60 s converts to 1 min.
90 s is equal to 1.5 min. Using the formula s ÷ 60, 90 s converts to 1.5 min.
Converting Minutes to Seconds
Need the reverse conversion? Use the table below for a quick reference converting minutes back to seconds.
| Minutes (min) | Seconds (s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 |
| 2 | 120 |
| 5 | 300 |
| 10 | 600 |
| 15 | 900 |
| 20 | 1200 |
Seconds to Minutes FAQ
How many minutes is 1 second?
1 second equals approximately 0.01667 minutes (1/60 of a minute).
How do I convert seconds to minutes?
Divide the number of seconds by 60. For example, 120 seconds ÷ 60 = 2 minutes.
How many seconds are in 5 minutes?
5 minutes equals 300 seconds (5 × 60 = 300).
Why are there 60 seconds in a minute?
The base-60 (sexagesimal) system was inherited from ancient Babylonian mathematics. It was adopted because 60 has many divisors (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 60), making fractions easier to work with.
Understanding Seconds and Minutes
What is a Second (s)?
The second (s) is a universally used unit of time. It is commonly abbreviated as s and relates to minutes by a factor of 0.016667.
What is a Minute (min)?
The minute (min) is a universally used unit of time. It is commonly abbreviated as min and relates to seconds by a factor of 60.