Convert milliseconds to minutes
Converting milliseconds to minutes is a common time task, whether you are checking a recipe, a spec sheet, a travel distance or a homework problem. Since 1 ms equals 0.0000166667 min, the math is a single multiplication — and this page does it for you instantly, with the formula, a table of common values and answers to the questions people ask most.
Exact factor
How to convert milliseconds to minutes
To convert milliseconds to minutes, multiply the number of milliseconds by 0.0000166667. For example, 10 ms × 0.0000166667 = 0.000166667 min.
min = ms × 0.0000166667
- Write down the value in milliseconds you want to convert.
- Multiply it by 0.0000166667 (the exact ms→min factor).
- The result is your value in minutes. Check it below with the converter or the table.
Conversion table
Common values of milliseconds and their equivalents in minutes:
| ms | min |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0000166667 |
| 2 | 0.0000333333 |
| 3 | 0.00005 |
| 4 | 0.0000666667 |
| 5 | 0.0000833333 |
| 10 | 0.000166667 |
| 20 | 0.000333333 |
| 25 | 0.000416667 |
| 50 | 0.000833333 |
| 100 | 0.00166667 |
| 250 | 0.00416667 |
| 500 | 0.00833333 |
About these units
Millisecond (ms). A millisecond is one thousandth of a second, the typical scale of computer response times and camera flashes. Network latency and frame durations are measured in milliseconds.
Minute (min). A minute equals 60 seconds, or 1/60 of an hour. It is the everyday unit for meetings, cooking times and sports.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert milliseconds to minutes?
To convert milliseconds to minutes, multiply the number of milliseconds by 0.0000166667. For example, 10 ms × 0.0000166667 = 0.000166667 min. Or skip the math: type the value into the converter at the top of this page and the result updates instantly.
How many minutes are in 1 millisecond?
1 ms = 0.0000166667 min. That is the fixed relationship used by this converter and by international standards.
How many milliseconds are in 1 minute?
1 min = 60,000 ms. If you are converting in the opposite direction, use our Minute to Millisecond converter for the dedicated table and FAQ.
Is the milliseconds to minutes conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined by international agreement, so the factor of 0.0000166667 is exact. Displayed results are rounded to 6 significant digits only for readability.
What is millisecond used for?
A millisecond is one thousandth of a second, the typical scale of computer response times and camera flashes. Network latency and frame durations are measured in milliseconds.