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Converting 1 hour to minutes results in 60 minutes. This is because there are 60 minutes in an hour, making the conversion straightforward and easy to perform for any given number of hours.
Since 1 hour consists of 60 minutes, multiplying the number of hours by 60 gives the total minutes. For example, 1 hour multiplied by 60 equals 60 minutes, illustrating the direct relationship between these two units of time.
Conversion Result
1 hour is equal to 60 minutes.
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Result in minutes:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert hours into minutes is to multiply the number of hours by 60, because there are 60 minutes in an hour. This works because time is divided into equal segments of 60 minutes. For example, 2 hours times 60 gives 120 minutes. So, hours are scaled up by 60 to find the minutes.
Conversion Example
- Convert 2 hours to minutes:
- Step 1: Write the formula: minutes = hours × 60
- Step 2: Plug in 2 for hours: minutes = 2 × 60
- Step 3: Multiply: 2 × 60 = 120
- Result: 2 hours equal 120 minutes
- Convert 0.5 hours to minutes:
- Step 1: Formula: minutes = 0.5 × 60
- Step 2: Multiply: 0.5 × 60 = 30
- Result: 0.5 hours equal 30 minutes
- Convert 1.25 hours to minutes:
- Step 1: Formula: minutes = 1.25 × 60
- Step 2: Multiply: 1.25 × 60 = 75
- Result: 1.25 hours equal 75 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 |
| 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 quickly see the equivalent minutes for various hours from -24 to 26. Use it to find out the minutes corresponding to any hour value within this range.
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Conversion Definitions
Hour
An hour is a unit of time equal to 60 minutes, used to measure periods within a day, based on the Earth’s rotation, divided into 60 equal parts, and commonly used for scheduling and timekeeping in daily life and science.
Minutes
Minutes are a measure of time, consisting of 60 equal parts within an hour, used to specify short durations or precise moments, essential in time measurement, scheduling, and navigation across different fields globally.
Conversion FAQs
Why is an hour always equal to 60 minutes?
The 60-minute hour originates from ancient Babylonian mathematics, which used a sexagesimal (base-60) numeral system. This historical choice has persisted and become a standard in timekeeping, making minutes divisions consistent worldwide.
How accurate is the conversion when using decimal hours?
The conversion from hours to minutes using decimal numbers is exact mathematically, as multiplying by 60 always gives the precise minutes. However, if fractional hours are rounded, the minutes may slightly differ, but the calculation itself remains accurate.
Can I convert hours to seconds with this method?
Yes, to convert hours to seconds, multiply the hours by 3600 (since 1 hour equals 3600 seconds). This is a similar process but involves an additional multiplication step for seconds, which are smaller time units.
Is the conversion formula the same for days to minutes?
No, days need to be converted to minutes by multiplying the number of days by 1440, because there are 1440 minutes in a day (24 hours × 60 minutes). The formula differs based on the larger time unit used.
What is the easiest way to convert 1 hour into minutes without a calculator?
Since 1 hour always equals 60 minutes, you don’t need to perform any calculations. Just remember that the conversion factor is 60, so any number of hours multiplied by 60 gives the minutes.
