Convert Minutes to Seconds
Minutes to seconds is the conversion you reach for when you need a duration in the smallest common unit — for timers, scripts, or precise scheduling. One minute is exactly 60 seconds, so the number always gets bigger when you switch from minutes to seconds.
Minutes to Seconds conversion table
| Minutes (min) | Seconds (s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 |
| 2 | 120 |
| 3 | 180 |
| 5 | 300 |
| 10 | 600 |
| 20 | 1,200 |
| 50 | 3,000 |
| 100 | 6,000 |
| 500 | 30,000 |
| 1,000 | 60,000 |
The formula
To convert minutes to seconds, multiply the duration in minutes by 60:
seconds = minutes × 60
A worked example
Say you want to convert 5 minutes into seconds:
5 × 60 = 300 s
So 5 minutes is exactly 300 seconds — a clean, whole-number result.
Why the number is exact
A minute is defined as exactly 60 seconds — there's no measurement or approximation involved, just a fixed relationship between the two units. That means every minutes-to-seconds conversion comes out clean, which is why this pair is so easy to use for timers, countdowns, and code that works in raw seconds.
When you'll use it
Setting timers or countdowns, writing scripts that expect a duration in seconds, converting workout or cooking times, and working with video or audio timestamps.
Frequently asked questions
How many seconds are in a minute?
Exactly 60 seconds. This is a fixed definition, not a rounded approximation, so there's no measurement error involved.
Is the minutes to seconds conversion exact?
Yes. A minute is defined as exactly 60 seconds, so multiplying by 60 gives a precise result every time — no rounding needed.
What's a quick way to convert minutes to seconds in my head?
Multiply by 60, or just add two zeros and adjust: 5 minutes is 5 × 60 = 300 seconds. For whole minutes, this mental shortcut is always exact.