Convert Hour to Minute

One h equals 60 min. This converter allows you to easily convert between Hour and Minute in real time.

Formula

h × 60 = min

Example: 1 h = 60 min

What is Hour?

An hour is 60 minutes, or exactly 3,600 seconds. The division of the day into 24 hours dates back to ancient Egypt, where daytime and nighttime were each split into 12 parts. Hours are used to measure work shifts, class periods, movie durations, and travel times. Speed is expressed as distance per hour (km/h or mph), and hourly wages are a common form of compensation. The hour strikes a practical balance between the day and the minute for scheduling and timekeeping.

What is Minute?

A minute is 60 seconds. The concept originates from the Babylonian sexagesimal (base-60) numeral system, and the same term is used for one-sixtieth of a degree in geometry and navigation. Minutes are ubiquitous in daily life: cooking timers, bus and train schedules, meeting agendas, and workout intervals are all measured in minutes. Expressions like "a five-minute walk" and "just a minute" are among the most common time references in everyday speech.