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Here, one second means 1 / 60 minute.
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Convert Seconds to Minutes
60 seconds equal one minute.Therefore, in order to convert seconds to minutes, you have to divide the number of seconds by 60.
The formula is: [min] = [sec] / 60.
In other words, the conversion ratio is 1:60.
Example
150 seconds in minutes = 150 / 60 = 2.5 minutes.Note that this article also has a FAQ section about seconds to minutes conversion:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the symbols for minutes and seconds?
The symbol for seconds is s; yet the abbreviation for the base unit of time is sec. The symbol for minutes is min. You may also use ‘ for minutes and “ for seconds.
How many seconds go into a minute?
60 seconds make up 1 minute.
What is a half minute?
Half a minute = 60 seconds / 2 = 30 seconds.
Why does one minute have 60 seconds?
The division of a minute into 60 seconds comes from the Babylonians who used a sexagesimal number system.
How do you calculate seconds?
For any given time HH:MM:SS seconds = HH * (3600) + MM * (60) + SS.
How long is a minute?
A minute is 60 seconds, or 1 / 60 of an hour.
How long is a second?
A second is 1 / 60 of a minute.
Does 60 seconds equal a minute?
Yes, 60 seconds = 1 minute.
How do you get HH:MM:SS from seconds?
In Excel format the result cell as Time –> 13:30:55. If A2 holds the seconds and B2 the result, in B2 insert = A2/86400.
How to convert seconds to minutes in Microsoft Excel?
B2 = A2/60.
Is 60 seconds the same as 1 minute?
Yes, it means the same amount of time: 60 sec = 1 min.
Is a minute 60 seconds?
One minute is equal to the time interval of sixty seconds.
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Additional Information
The second is the basic unit of time.Many multiples and submultiples also use it a basic reference unit, e.g. nanoseconds.
The unit symbol for second is sec, and the symbol for minutes is min.
Alternatively, you may use the double prime ( ″ ) to denote the former, and the prime ( ′ ) to designate the latter unit of time.
Rotation speed (cycle time) is usually measured as 1/s and 1/min.
The common units seconds and minutes can be measured by a mechanical clock such as the pendulum clock, a wrist watch and atomic clocks, just to name a few.
It is even possible to measure periods of time with a water clock for example.
Summary
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Conversion Table
| Seconds | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.01667 |
| 2 | 0.03333 |
| 3 | 0.05 |
| 4 | 0.06667 |
| 5 | 0.08333 |
| 6 | 0.1 |
| 7 | 0.11667 |
| 8 | 0.13333 |
| 9 | 0.15 |
| 10 | 0.16667 |
| 20 | 0.33333 |
| 30 | 0.5 |
| 40 | 0.66667 |
| 50 | 0.83333 |
| 60 | 1 |
| 70 | 1.16667 |
| 80 | 1.33333 |
| 90 | 1.5 |
| 100 | 1.66667 |
| 200 | 3.33333 |
| 300 | 5 |
| 400 | 6.66667 |
| 500 | 8.33333 |
| 600 | 10 |
| 700 | 11.66667 |
| 800 | 13.33333 |
| 900 | 15 |
| 1000 | 16.66667 |
| 2000 | 33.33333 |
| 3000 | 50 |
| 4000 | 66.66667 |
| 5000 | 83.33333 |
| 6000 | 100 |
| 7000 | 116.66667 |
| 8000 | 133.33333 |
| 9000 | 150 |
| 10000 | 166.66667 |