How to Convert Seconds to Minutes

No matter where you are in the world when you measure time, each minute contains exactly 60 seconds. Thus, completing a time unit conversion from seconds to minutes requires only a simple mathematical calculation that can be done by hand, on a calculator or mentally.

Things You'll Need

  • Calculator, if needed
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Instructions

    • 1

      Write down the number of seconds you want to convert into minutes. As an example, take 180 seconds as the time span you want to convert.

    • 2

      Divide the number you wrote down in Step 1 by 60. In the example, divide 180 by 60.

    • 3

      Change the units on the number you calculated in Step 2 from seconds to minutes. In the example, your result would be three minutes.

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