Convert minutes to hours
Converting minutes to hours is a common time task, whether you are checking a recipe, a spec sheet, a travel distance or a homework problem. Since 1 min equals 0.0166667 h, 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 minutes to hours
To convert minutes to hours, multiply the number of minutes by 0.0166667. For example, 10 min × 0.0166667 = 0.166667 h.
h = min × 0.0166667
- Write down the value in minutes you want to convert.
- Multiply it by 0.0166667 (the exact min→h factor).
- The result is your value in hours. Check it below with the converter or the table.
Conversion table
Common values of minutes and their equivalents in hours:
| min | h |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0166667 |
| 2 | 0.0333333 |
| 3 | 0.05 |
| 4 | 0.0666667 |
| 5 | 0.0833333 |
| 10 | 0.166667 |
| 20 | 0.333333 |
| 25 | 0.416667 |
| 50 | 0.833333 |
| 100 | 1.66667 |
| 250 | 4.16667 |
| 500 | 8.33333 |
About these units
Minute (min). A minute equals 60 seconds, or 1/60 of an hour. It is the everyday unit for meetings, cooking times and sports.
Hour (h). An hour equals 60 minutes or 3,600 seconds, dividing the day into 24 parts. Work schedules, travel times and billing are commonly expressed in hours.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert minutes to hours?
To convert minutes to hours, multiply the number of minutes by 0.0166667. For example, 10 min × 0.0166667 = 0.166667 h. Or skip the math: type the value into the converter at the top of this page and the result updates instantly.
How many hours are in 1 minute?
1 min = 0.0166667 h. That is the fixed relationship used by this converter and by international standards.
How many minutes are in 1 hour?
1 h = 60 min. If you are converting in the opposite direction, use our Hour to Minute converter for the dedicated table and FAQ.
Is the minutes to hours conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined by international agreement, so the factor of 0.0166667 is exact. Displayed results are rounded to 6 significant digits only for readability.
What is minute used for?
A minute equals 60 seconds, or 1/60 of an hour. It is the everyday unit for meetings, cooking times and sports.