Unit Converter
Convert From Hours to Minutes and Vice Versa
Hours ↔ Minutes
Type in either hours or minutes — it’ll convert to the other automatically!
⏰ What is an Hour?
An hour is a unit of time equal to 60 minutes. It is commonly used worldwide to measure durations, schedules, and daily routines. A day contains exactly 24 hours, making it one of the most fundamental time units.
🕒 What is a Minute?
A minute is a smaller unit of time, and there are 60 seconds in a minute. It's used to measure shorter intervals like meetings, workouts, and transit times. 1 hour = 60 minutes, and 1 minute = 1/60 of an hour.
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🧠 Quick Comparison
| Unit | Equivalent | Used In |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 60 minutes | Work schedules, clocks, daily planning |
| 1 minute | 1/60 hour | Timers, countdowns, travel durations |
🧮 How to Convert
Hours to Minutes: minutes = hours × 60
Minutes to Hours: hours = minutes ÷ 60
Example:
2.5 hours × 60 = 150 minutes
💡 Pro Tip
To quickly convert decimals: 1.75 hours = 1 hour and 45 minutes (0.75 × 60 = 45)
🎉 Did You Know?
The division of hours into 60 minutes comes from ancient Babylonian mathematics, which used a base-60 (sexagesimal) number system.
🕓 Real-World Time Examples
- 0.5 hours – 30-minute meeting
- 1 hour – Typical lunch break
- 1.5 hours – Movie duration
- 8 hours – Full-time workday
- 24 hours – One day
📊 Hours to Minutes Conversion Chart
| Hours | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 0.25 | 15 |
| 0.5 | 30 |
| 1 | 60 |
| 1.5 | 90 |
| 2 | 120 |
| 3 | 180 |
| 8 | 480 |
📜 Timeline: Timekeeping History
- Ancient Egypt: Day divided into 24 parts using sundials
- Babylon: Introduced 60-minute hour using base-60 math
- Modern clocks: Adopted mechanical 60-minute structure worldwide
🌍 When to Use Hours vs Minutes
- 🗓️ Hours: Scheduling, work shifts, appointments
- ⏱️ Minutes: Cooking, workouts, countdown timers
- 🔄 Tip: Multiply by 60 or divide by 60 for instant conversions