Minute
Minute (symbol: min) is a unit of time traditionally equal to 1/60 (one-sixtieth) of an hour, or 60 seconds. The minute is not an SI unit, but it is accepted for use with SI units.
History[edit | edit source]
The concept of dividing an hour into 60 minutes dates back to ancient Babylonian civilization, which used a sexagesimal (base-60) numeral system. This division was later adopted by the Ancient Greeks and Ancient Romans, and it has persisted into modern times.
Usage[edit | edit source]
Minutes are commonly used in everyday life to measure short periods of time. They are also used in various fields such as science, engineering, sports, and transportation.
In Timekeeping[edit | edit source]
In timekeeping, a minute is a standard unit of time. Clocks and watches typically display time in hours and minutes. The minute hand on an analog clock completes one full revolution every hour.
In Angles[edit | edit source]
In addition to measuring time, the term "minute" is also used in geometry and astronomy to denote a unit of angular measurement known as the arcminute. One arcminute is equal to 1/60 of a degree.
Related Units[edit | edit source]
- Second: The base unit of time in the International System of Units (SI).
- Hour: A unit of time equal to 60 minutes.
- Day: A unit of time equal to 24 hours.
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