Student resources
Grades 2-6
Time Conversion Chart for Students
Time conversions help students solve schedule, elapsed time, and rate problems. Some time units are exact, while months and years can vary by calendar.
Key ideas
- 1 minute equals 60 seconds.
- 1 hour equals 60 minutes.
- 1 day equals 24 hours.
- Use calendar dates when months or years need exact answers.
Common Time Conversions
| Unit | Equals | Use for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 minute | 60 seconds | Short activities |
| 1 hour | 60 minutes | Schedules |
| 1 day | 24 hours | Daily routines |
| 1 week | 7 days | School weeks |
| 1 year | 12 months | Calendar planning |
Practice questions
Convert 3 hours to minutes.
Calculation: 3 x 60 = 180
Answer: 180 minutes
Convert 240 seconds to minutes.
Calculation: 240 / 60 = 4
Answer: 4 minutes
Convert 2 days to hours.
Calculation: 2 x 24 = 48
Answer: 48 hours
Convert 5 weeks to days.
Calculation: 5 x 7 = 35
Answer: 35 days