How to convert hours to minutes

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert hours to minutes, with formulas, worked examples, and a free online calculator.

To convert hours to minutes, multiply by 60. The formula is: minutes = hours × 60. For example, 2.5 hours = 150 minutes. One hour contains exactly 60 minutes, so the conversion is straightforward. Common use cases: time tracking, scheduling, payroll calculations, project planning. To convert minutes back to hours, divide by 60. For mixed units like 1 hour 30 minutes, just convert the hour part and add the minutes: 1.5 hours × 60 = 90 minutes total.