Convert hour to minute
Please provide values below to convert hour [h] to minute [min], or Convert minute to hour.
How to Convert Hour to Minute
1 h = 60 min
Example: convert 15 h to min:
15 h = 15 × 60 min = 900 min
Hour to Minute Conversion Table
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Hour
An hour is a unit of time equal to 60 minutes or 3,600 seconds.
History/Origin
The hour has origins in ancient civilizations, notably the Babylonians, who divided the day into 24 hours. The modern 24-hour system was standardized in the 14th century and became widely adopted with the advent of mechanical clocks.
Current Use
Hours are used globally to measure and schedule time in daily life, work, transportation, and various scientific and technical applications.
Minute
A minute is a unit of time equal to 60 seconds.
History/Origin
The minute has origins in ancient timekeeping systems, historically divided into 60 seconds based on the sexagesimal system used by the Babylonians.
Current Use
Minutes are widely used to measure short durations of time in everyday life, such as in schedules, clocks, and timekeeping standards.