Convert seconds to minutes
Enter a value in seconds to convert it to minutes.
seconds to minutes reference
| seconds | minutes |
|---|---|
| 1 s | 0.0167 min |
| 2 s | 0.0333 min |
| 5 s | 0.0833 min |
| 10 s | 0.1667 min |
| 25 s | 0.4167 min |
| 50 s | 0.8333 min |
| 100 s | 1.6667 min |
The conversion factor
One second is 0.01666667 minutes. So to convert, multiply your figure in seconds by 0.01666667. To go the other way, multiply minutes by 60, or use the minutes to seconds converter.
Doing it in your head
For a quick estimate, round the factor: roughly "divide by 60". Use the exact converter above when the number matters.
Where this conversion comes up
Durations in code and spreadsheets, timeouts, and project estimates.
See the common unit conversions cheat sheet for the factors worth memorising.
Related tools
Frequently asked questions
How many minutes are in a second?
1 second = 0.016667 minutes.
What is the formula to convert seconds to minutes?
Multiply the number of seconds by 0.01666667. To go back the other way, multiply minutes by 60.
What is 10 seconds in minutes?
10 seconds = 0.1667 minutes. The reference table below lists more common values.
Is this converter accurate?
It uses the internationally defined conversion factors and computes at full floating-point precision, then rounds only the displayed result. For everyday purposes it is exact; for legal, engineering or scientific work, confirm the required number of significant figures.
Does it work offline?
Yes. The conversion runs in your browser with no server call, so it keeps working with no connection, and nothing you enter is uploaded.
Last reviewed: September 2026. Figures and formulas are checked against their published sources; see the site's data notes.