Minutes to Hours Converter
Convert between minutes, hours, seconds, and time format with high precision
Time Converter
Decimal hours (e.g., 1.5 = 1 hour 30 minutes)
Total minutes (e.g., 90 = 1.5 hours)
Total seconds (e.g., 3600 = 1 hour)
Hours : Minutes : Seconds format
Conversion Results
Conversion Formulas
Hours = Minutes ÷ 60
Minutes = Hours × 60
Minutes = Seconds ÷ 60
Seconds = Minutes × 60
Hours = Seconds ÷ 3600
Seconds = Hours × 3600
Common Time Conversions
| Minutes | Hours (Decimal) | Time Format | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 0.25 | 0:15:00 | 15 minutes |
| 30 | 0.5 | 0:30:00 | 30 minutes (half hour) |
| 45 | 0.75 | 0:45:00 | 45 minutes |
| 60 | 1 | 1:00:00 | 1 hour |
| 90 | 1.5 | 1:30:00 | 1.5 hours |
| 120 | 2 | 2:00:00 | 2 hours |
| 180 | 3 | 3:00:00 | 3 hours |
| 240 | 4 | 4:00:00 | 4 hours |
Quick Reference
Conversion Tips
To convert minutes to hours, divide by 60
To convert hours to minutes, multiply by 60
Decimal hours: 1.5 hours = 1 hour 30 minutes
Use decimal format for calculations and payroll
One day = 24 hours = 1,440 minutes
One week = 168 hours = 10,080 minutes
Understanding Time Conversions
How Time Units Work
Time conversion differs from the decimal system we use for most measurements. While we think in base-10 for most units, time uses base-60 (sexagesimal) for minutes and seconds, inherited from ancient Babylonian mathematics.
Decimal vs. Time Format
- •Decimal: 1.5 hours (mathematical representation)
- •Time format: 1:30:00 (hours:minutes:seconds)
- •Both represent the same duration: 90 minutes
Practical Applications
Example: Generator Fuel Consumption
• Generator ran for 23 minutes 47 seconds
• Convert to decimal: 0.3964 hours
• Used 6.4 liters of fuel
• Fuel rate: 6.4 ÷ 0.3964 = 16.15 L/hour
Common Uses
- •Payroll calculations (decimal hours)
- •Project time tracking
- •Athletic event timing
- •Scientific measurements
Historical Context
The 60-based system for time comes from ancient Babylonian and Sumerian mathematics. They chose 60 because it has many divisors (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 60), making it easy to divide time into equal parts. This system has been used for over 4,000 years and remains the global standard today.