Hours to Minutes Converter
Convert between hours and minutes for precise time calculations
Time Duration Calculator
1 hour = 60 minutes
60 minutes = 1 hour
Conversion Results
Conversion Formula: Minutes = Hours × 60
Calculation: 0 hrs × 60 = 0 mins
Reference: This is an exact conversion - 1 hour = exactly 60 minutes
Common Conversions
| Hours | Minutes | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 | 15 | 15m |
| 0.5 | 30 | 30m |
| 0.75 | 45 | 45m |
| 1 | 60 | 1h |
| 1.5 | 90 | 1h 30m |
| 2 | 120 | 2h |
| 2.5 | 150 | 2h 30m |
| 3 | 180 | 3h |
| 4 | 240 | 4h |
| 8 | 480 | 8h |
| 12 | 720 | 12h |
| 24 | 1440 | 24h |
Quick Reference
Basic Conversions
1 hour = 60 minutes (exact)
1 minute = 1/60 hour ≈ 0.01667 hours
1 minute = 60 seconds
1 hour = 3,600 seconds
Common Examples
15 minutes = 0.25 hours
30 minutes = 0.5 hours
90 minutes = 1.5 hours
Usage Tips
Time tracking
Work schedules
Exercise timing
Time Scale Examples
Quick Meeting
15 minutes (0.25 hours)
Lunch Break
60 minutes (1 hour)
Movie
120 minutes (2 hours)
Work Day
480 minutes (8 hours)
Understanding Hours and Minutes Conversion
What are Hours and Minutes?
Hours and minutes are fundamental units of time measurement. An hour is defined as exactly 60 minutes, making this conversion one of the most commonly used and straightforward in daily life.
When to Use Each Unit
Use Hours For:
- • Work shifts and schedules
- • Travel time estimates
- • Long-duration activities
- • Daily time planning
Use Minutes For:
- • Precise timing requirements
- • Meeting durations
- • Cooking and exercise times
- • Short-term scheduling
Conversion Formula
Minutes = Hours × 60
Hours = Minutes ÷ 60
Practical Examples
Work Break Example
15 minutes = 15 ÷ 60 = 0.25 hours
Meeting Duration Example
1.5 hours = 1.5 × 60 = 90 minutes
Work Day Example
8 hours = 8 × 60 = 480 minutes
Detailed Conversion Table
Hours to Minutes (Common Values)
| Hours | Minutes | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 | 15 | Quarter hour |
| 0.5 | 30 | Half hour |
| 0.75 | 45 | Three quarters |
| 1 | 60 | One hour |
| 2 | 120 | Movie length |
| 8 | 480 | Work day |
Minutes to Hours (Common Values)
| Minutes | Hours | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0.0833 | Quick task |
| 15 | 0.25 | Break time |
| 30 | 0.5 | Meeting |
| 60 | 1.0 | Lunch hour |
| 90 | 1.5 | Long meeting |
| 240 | 4.0 | Half day |