The minute (min) is a time unit equal to 60 seconds, universally used for scheduling, cooking timers, and everyday timekeeping. Meeting durations, exercise intervals, and transportation schedules all rely on minutes as their primary unit. One minute equals exactly 60 seconds, and 60 minutes make up one hour.

The hour (h) is a time unit equal to 60 minutes or 3,600 seconds, the standard measure for work shifts, travel times, and business hours worldwide. Payroll calculations, flight durations, and daily schedules are all structured around hours. One hour equals exactly 3,600 seconds, and 24 hours make up one day.