Convert Minutes to Seconds Instantly
Use the calculator above to convert any value from minutes to seconds. Simply enter the number of minutes and get your result immediately.
Minutes to Seconds Formula
The minutes to seconds formula is straightforward and easy to remember:
Seconds = Minutes × 60
To convert minutes to seconds, multiply the number of minutes by 60. This directly answers the common question "minutes to seconds divide or multiply" – you always multiply by 60, never divide.
Minutes to Seconds Examples
Here are common conversions you might need:
- 1 minute = 60 seconds
- 5 minutes to seconds = 300 seconds (5 × 60)
- 12 minutes to seconds = 720 seconds (12 × 60)
- 2.5 minutes = 150 seconds (2.5 × 60)
- 10 minutes = 600 seconds (10 × 60)
- 15 minutes = 900 seconds (15 × 60)
- 30 minutes = 1,800 seconds (30 × 60)
Each calculation follows the same simple rule: multiply the minutes by 60 to get the total seconds.
Convert Minutes and Seconds to Seconds
When you have a time value that includes both minutes and seconds, use this formula:
Total seconds = (minutes × 60) + seconds
Example
3 minutes and 20 seconds = (3 × 60) + 20 = 180 + 20 = 200 seconds
This method lets you convert any time format like "2:30" or "5:45" into total seconds by first converting the minutes, then adding the remaining seconds.
Minutes to Seconds Conversion Chart
Quick reference table for common minute values:
| Minutes | Seconds |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 |
| 2 | 120 |
| 5 | 300 |
| 10 | 600 |
| 12 | 720 |
| 15 | 900 |
| 20 | 1,200 |
| 30 | 1,800 |
Convert Minutes to Seconds in Excel
To convert minutes to seconds in Excel, use this simple formula:
=A1*60
If cell A1 contains the number of minutes, this formula will return the equivalent seconds. For example, if A1 contains 5, the formula returns 300.
You can also use: =CONVERT(A1,"mn","sec")
This built-in Excel function works for time unit conversions and provides the same result.
When to Convert Minutes to Seconds
Common situations where you need to convert minutes to seconds:
- Video and audio editing – Timeline markers and precise cuts
- Fitness and sports – Workout intervals, race times, exercise durations
- Cooking and baking – Timer settings and recipe instructions
- School and exams – Test timing and problem-solving durations
- Programming and logs – Timestamp calculations and system monitoring
- Scientific calculations – Experimental timing and data analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seconds are in a minute?
There are exactly 60 seconds in one minute. This is a fixed conversion that never changes.
Do you multiply or divide minutes to get seconds?
You multiply minutes by 60 to convert them to seconds. Since seconds are smaller units than minutes, you need more of them, which is why you multiply rather than divide.
Can minutes be decimals?
Yes, you can convert decimal minutes to seconds. For example, 3.5 minutes equals 210 seconds (3.5 × 60). The formula works with any number, including decimals and fractions.
How do you convert minutes and seconds to seconds?
Multiply the minutes by 60 and then add the remaining seconds. For example, 4 minutes and 35 seconds = (4 × 60) + 35 = 275 seconds.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes, the conversion from minutes to seconds is exact and universal. One minute always equals exactly 60 seconds in all contexts and measurement systems.
Related Time Conversions
- Seconds to Minutes – Convert in the opposite direction
- Time Converter – Universal time conversion tool
Why Use a Minutes to Seconds Converter?
While the math is simple, a minutes to seconds calculator saves time and prevents errors, especially when:
- Converting multiple values quickly
- Working with decimal minutes
- Dealing with minutes and seconds combined
- Needing instant results during time-sensitive work
Our converter handles all these scenarios automatically, giving you accurate results every time.
Last updated: January 2026