Milliseconds to Minutes Converter
Enter the time in milliseconds below to convert it to minutes.
Convert Milliseconds to Minutes
Enter a value in milliseconds (ms) to convert to minutes (min).
Millisecond to Minute Conversion Table
Table showing various millisecond measurements converted to minutes. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Milliseconds (ms) | Minutes (min) |
|---|---|
| 1 ms | 0.000016667 min |
| 2 ms | 0.000033333 min |
| 2.5 ms | 0.000041667 min |
| 5 ms | 0.000083333 min |
| 10 ms | 0.000166667 min |
| 15 ms | 0.00025 min |
| 20 ms | 0.000333333 min |
| 25 ms | 0.000416667 min |
| 30 ms | 0.0005 min |
| 50 ms | 0.000833333 min |
How to Convert Milliseconds to Minutes
To convert milliseconds to minutes, multiply the time by the following conversion ratio: 0.000016667 minutes/millisecond.
Since one millisecond is equal to 0.000016667 minutes, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The time in minutes is equal to the time in milliseconds multiplied by 0.000016667.
For example, here's how to convert 5 milliseconds to minutes using the formula above.
How Many Minutes Are in a Millisecond?
There are 0.000016667 minutes in a millisecond, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our millisecond to minute calculator automatically converts your time measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Milliseconds and minutes are both units used to measure time. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Millisecond?
A millisecond is a unit of time equal to 1/1,000 of a second (0.001 s). One-thousandth of a second (10⁻³ s). [1]
The millisecond is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of time. Milliseconds can be abbreviated as ms; for example, 1 millisecond can be written as 1 ms.
In the metric system, "milli" is the standard SI prefix for thousandths, or 10⁻³. This makes the millisecond (ms) a convenient decimal multiple of the second (s).
In practice, milliseconds (ms) are widely used across fine-tolerance laboratory, analytical, and micro-scale time measurements within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Minute?
A minute is a unit of time equal to 60 seconds (s), the base unit for time. Equal to 60 seconds. [2]
The minute is classified as a standard unit of time. Minutes can be abbreviated as min; for example, 1 minute can be written as 1 min.
When working with minutes (min) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, minutes (min) are widely used across standard time applications within international standard workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting time between milliseconds (ms) and minutes (min), keep full floating-point precision (1 ms = 0.000016667 min; 1 min = 60,000 ms) during intermediate calculations and round only the final minute figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Millisecond & Minute Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our minutes to milliseconds calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting minutes to milliseconds, converting seconds to minutes, or converting hours to minutes.
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Time)·Time Metrology Standard — Milliseconds (ms) to Minutes (min)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Second (s))·Unit Specifications: Millisecond (ms) & Minute (min)
- [3]NIST CUU ReferenceNIST CUU (Non-SI Units Accepted for Use (min, h, d))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (ms to min)