Hours ↔ Minutes Converter
Convert between hours and minutes instantly
Enter hours value to convert to minutes
Enter minutes value to convert to hours
Conversion Result
2 hours = 120 minutes
2 hours • 120 minutes • 0.0833 days
📚 Hours ↔ Minutes Conversion Details
Hours to Minutes Formula
minutes = hours × 60
To convert hours to minutes, multiply the hours by 60.
Minutes to Hours Formula
hours = minutes ÷ 60
To convert minutes to hours, divide the minutes by 60.
Bidirectional Conversion
This converter works both ways simultaneously:
- Type in hours → minutes updates automatically
- Type in minutes → hours updates automatically
- No buttons to click - works as you type
Common Uses
- Time tracking and calculations
- Work hour calculations
- Cooking and baking times
- Exercise and workout timing
⏰ How This Converter Works
This is a bidirectional converter that works in real-time:
- Hours → Minutes: When you type in the hours field, the minutes field automatically updates
- Minutes → Hours: When you type in the minutes field, the hours field automatically updates
- No swapping needed: Both conversions happen simultaneously
- Real-time: Updates happen as you type, no button clicks required
// Bidirectional Conversion Logic:
minutes = hours × 60
hours = minutes ÷ 60
// Example 1: Type "2.5" in hours
minutes = 2.5 × 60 = 150
// Example 2: Type "90" in minutes
hours = 90 ÷ 60 = 1.5
minutes = hours × 60
hours = minutes ÷ 60
// Example 1: Type "2.5" in hours
minutes = 2.5 × 60 = 150
// Example 2: Type "90" in minutes
hours = 90 ÷ 60 = 1.5
📊 Conversion Table
| Hours | Minutes | Decimal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 hr | 15 min | 0.25 |
| 0.5 hr | 30 min | 0.5 |
| 1 hr | 60 min | 1.0 |
| 2 hr | 120 min | 2.0 |
| 3 hr | 180 min | 3.0 |
| 4 hr | 240 min | 4.0 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many minutes are in an hour?
A: There are exactly 60 minutes in one hour.
Q: How does the bidirectional conversion work?
A: Both input fields work simultaneously. When you change the hours value, minutes updates automatically. When you change the minutes value, hours updates automatically. No swap button needed.
Q: How do I convert decimal hours to minutes?
A: Multiply the decimal hours by 60. For example: 1.5 hours × 60 = 90 minutes.
Q: How accurate is this converter?
A: This converter provides exact calculations up to 4 decimal places.