Excel - MINUTE Function



MINUTE Function

The Excel MINUTE function isolates the minutes component of the given time value or the date serial number. This function returns an integer between 0 and 59, which denotes the minutes of the given time. It is categorized under the Date & Time function in Excel. For example, interpreting the time-stamped dataset, determining the difference between two times values, and validating the minutes values can be successfully done through the MINUTE function.

Additionally, you can also utilize the HOUR and SECOND functions to extract only the hour and second components of the specific time value.

Compatibility

This advanced Excel function is compatible with the following versions of MS Excel −

  • Excel for Microsoft 365
  • Excel for Microsoft 365 for Mac
  • Excel for the web
  • Excel 2024
  • Excel 2024 for Mac
  • Excel 2021
  • Excel 2021 for Mac
  • Excel 2019
  • Excel 2016
  • Excel 2013
  • Excel 2010
  • Excel 2007

Syntax

The syntax of the MINUTE function is as follows −

=MINUTE(serial_number)

Arguments

You can use the following arguments with the MINUTE function −

Argument Description Required / Optional
Serial_number

It specifies a serial number or time from where the minute part is to be extracted.

Time can be written as text enclosed in quotation marks, as a decimal number, or as results of other computed formulas/function.

Required

Points to Remember

  • Time values are a part of a date, denoted by a decimal number.
  • If the supplied serial_number contains an invalid Excel time, then the MINUTE function will retrieve the #VALUE! error.
  • If the negative value is specified in the serial_number, then the MINUTE function will retrieve the #NUM! error.

Examples of MINUTE Function in Excel

Practice the following examples to learn how to use the MINUTE function in Excel.

Example 1: What does the MINUTE function do in Excel?

In this example, we will insert the MINUTE function in the cell range C2:C6 based on the numbers and extract only the MINUTE part from the given number.

Solution

Step 1 − Assume the sample dataset consists of the Number and Minute columns, with the different serial number specified in the cell range B3:B7. After that, select the cell range C3:C7 and write the formula =MINUTE(B3) in the formula bar.

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Step 2 − Finally, press "Ctrl+Enter" to populate the MINUTE function's results in the selected cell range.

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Example 2

If the supplied serial_number contains an invalid Excel time, then the MINUTE function will retrieve the #VALUE! error.

Solution

You may select cell B2, write the formula =MINUTE("10:AB"), and then press the Enter tab.

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Therefore, the MINUTE function retrieves the #VALUE! error as invalid time is entered in its argument.

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Example 3

If the negative value is specified in the serial_number, then the MINUTE function will retrieve the #NUM! error.

Solution

If you specify a serial number less than zero, the MINUTE function will return the #NUM! error. You may write the formula =MINUTE(-98) in the B2 cell.

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Then, press the Enter tab to obtain the result.

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Download Practice Sheet

You can download and use the sample data sheet to practice the MINUTE function.

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