1 hour equals 60 minutes
Converting 1 hour to minutes results in 60 minutes.
Since 1 hour contains 60 minutes, the conversion is straightforward. This means that every hour is made up of exactly 60 equal parts called minutes, which are smaller units of time used to measure shorter durations within an hour.
Conversion Tool
Result in minutes:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert hours to minutes is multiplying the number of hours by 60 because there are 60 minutes in each hour. It works because time measurement is based on division of the day into 24 hours and each hour contains 60 minutes. For example, 2 hours multiplied by 60 equals 120 minutes.
Conversion Example
- Example 1: Convert 2 hours to minutes.
- Start with the number of hours: 2
- Multiply by 60: 2 × 60
- Calculate: 120
- Answer: 2 hours equals 120 minutes.
- Example 2: Convert 0.5 hours to minutes.
- Start with 0.5
- Multiply by 60: 0.5 × 60
- Calculate: 30
- Answer: 0.5 hours equals 30 minutes.
- Example 3: Convert 3.75 hours to minutes.
- Start with 3.75
- Multiply by 60: 3.75 × 60
- Calculate: 225
- Answer: 3.75 hours equals 225 minutes.
Conversion Chart
| Hours | Minutes |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -1440 |
| -23.0 | -1380 |
| -22.0 | -1320 |
| -21.0 | -1260 |
| -20.0 | -1200 |
| -19.0 | -1140 |
| -18.0 | -1080 |
| -17.0 | -1020 |
| -16.0 | -960 |
| -15.0 | -900 |
| -14.0 | -840 |
| -13.0 | -780 |
| -12.0 | -720 |
| -11.0 | -660 |
| -10.0 | -600 |
| -9.0 | -540 |
| -8.0 | -480 |
| -7.0 | -420 |
| -6.0 | -360 |
| -5.0 | -300 |
| -4.0 | -240 |
| -3.0 | -180 |
| -2.0 | -120 |
| -1.0 | -60 |
| 0.0 | 0 |
| 1.0 | 60 |
| 2.0 | 120 |
| 3.0 | 180 |
| 4.0 | 240 |
| 5.0 | 300 |
| 6.0 | 360 |
| 7.0 | 420 |
| 8.0 | 480 |
| 9.0 | 540 |
| 10.0 | 600 |
| 11.0 | 660 |
| 12.0 | 720 |
| 13.0 | 780 |
| 14.0 | 840 |
| 15.0 | 900 |
| 16.0 | 960 |
| 17.0 | 1020 |
| 18.0 | 1080 |
| 19.0 | 1140 |
| 20.0 | 1200 |
| 21.0 | 1260 |
| 22.0 | 1320 |
| 23.0 | 1380 |
| 24.0 | 1440 |
| 25.0 | 1500 |
| 26.0 | 1560 |
This chart helps you see how different hours convert into minutes, making quick calculations for any value within this range.
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Conversion Definitions
Hour
An hour is a time measurement equal to 60 minutes, dividing the day into 24 parts. It is used to schedule activities, measure durations, and organize daily routines across multiple disciplines like science, transportation, and daily life.
Minutes
Minutes are smaller units of time, with 60 minutes making up an hour. They are used to specify short durations, coordinate events, and measure elapsed time in various contexts including clocks, timers, and schedules.
Conversion FAQs
How do I quickly convert 1 hour into minutes?
Multiplying 1 by 60 gives you the total minutes, so 1 hour equals 60 minutes. This calculation works because the basic unit of time within an hour is 60 minutes, making the conversion straightforward.
Is the conversion from hours to minutes always linear?
Yes, the relationship is linear because each additional hour adds exactly 60 minutes, making the conversion proportional and simple to calculate by multiplication.
Can I use this conversion for fractions of hours?
Absolutely, multiplying any fraction or decimal hour value by 60 gives the equivalent minutes, for example, 0.25 hours equals 15 minutes.
Why is the number 60 used in this conversion?
The number 60 is based on the sexagesimal system inherited from ancient civilizations, where time was divided into 60 parts for minutes and seconds, providing an easy method for subdividing hours.
Last Updated : 19 May, 2025
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