Seconds (s) | Minutes (min) |
---|---|
0 | 0 |
1 | 0.01666666666667 |
2 | 0.03333333333333 |
3 | 0.05 |
4 | 0.06666666666667 |
5 | 0.08333333333333 |
6 | 0.1 |
7 | 0.1166666666667 |
8 | 0.1333333333333 |
9 | 0.15 |
10 | 0.1666666666667 |
20 | 0.3333333333333 |
30 | 0.5 |
40 | 0.6666666666667 |
50 | 0.8333333333333 |
60 | 1 |
70 | 1.1666666666667 |
80 | 1.3333333333333 |
90 | 1.5 |
100 | 1.6666666666667 |
1000 | 16.666666666667 |
Converting between seconds and minutes is a fundamental time conversion. This section provides a clear, step-by-step guide on how to perform these conversions, along with some real-world examples.
The relationship between seconds and minutes is straightforward:
To convert seconds to minutes, divide the number of seconds by 60.
Formula:
Minutes =
Example:
Convert 1 second to minutes:
Minutes =
So, 1 second is approximately 0.0167 minutes.
To convert minutes to seconds, multiply the number of minutes by 60.
Formula:
Seconds = Minutes 60
Example:
Convert 1 minute to seconds:
Seconds =
So, 1 minute is equal to 60 seconds.
The definition of the second has evolved over time. Historically, it was defined based on the Earth's rotation. However, since 1967, the second has been defined by the International System of Units (SI) as:
"The duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of the radiation corresponding to the transition between the two hyperfine levels of the ground state of the caesium-133 atom." (Source: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST))
This atomic definition provides a much more precise and stable standard for timekeeping.
Here are some common scenarios where converting between seconds and minutes is essential:
By understanding these fundamental conversions, you can easily work with time measurements in various contexts.
See below section for step by step unit conversion with formulas and explanations. Please refer to the table below for a list of all the Minutes to other unit conversions.
Here's a breakdown of the second as a unit of time, covering its definition, history, and practical applications.
The second (symbol: s) is the base unit of time in the International System of Units (SI). It's used universally for measurement.
Historically, the second was defined based on the Earth's rotation. One second was defined as ParseError: KaTeX parse error: Unexpected character: '' at position 1: ̲rac{1}{86,400} of a mean solar day (24 hours * 60 minutes/hour * 60 seconds/minute = 86,400 seconds/day).
However, the Earth's rotation isn't perfectly constant. Therefore, a more precise and stable definition was needed. The current definition, adopted in 1967, is based on atomic time:
"The second is the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of the radiation corresponding to the transition between the two hyperfine levels of the ground state of the caesium-133 atom."
For more information, see the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) definition of the second.
Caesium-133 was chosen because its atomic transition frequency is highly stable and reproducible. Atomic clocks based on this principle are incredibly accurate, losing or gaining only about one second in millions of years.
Seconds are used in countless everyday applications:
Here are some real-world examples:
Minutes are a fundamental unit of time, commonly used in everyday life and various scientific contexts. This section will explore its definition, origin, relationship to other units of time, and some interesting facts.
A minute is a unit of time equal to 60 seconds. It is also equal to of an hour. The word "minute" comes from the Latin "pars minuta prima," meaning "first small part," referring to the first division of an hour.
The relationship between these units can be expressed as:
For more information on the history of time measurement, resources like the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) offer detailed explanations.
Minutes are used in countless aspects of daily life and various fields:
Convert 1 s to other units | Result |
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Seconds to Nanoseconds (s to ns) | 1000000000 |
Seconds to Microseconds (s to mu) | 1000000 |
Seconds to Milliseconds (s to ms) | 1000 |
Seconds to Minutes (s to min) | 0.01666666666667 |
Seconds to Hours (s to h) | 0.0002777777777778 |
Seconds to Days (s to d) | 0.00001157407407407 |
Seconds to Weeks (s to week) | 0.000001653439153439 |
Seconds to Months (s to month) | 3.8025705376835e-7 |
Seconds to Years (s to year) | 3.1688087814029e-8 |