MINUTE

The MINUTE function in Google Sheets extracts the minute component from a specific time value, returning a number between 0 and 59. It's a simple but essential tool for breaking down timestamps for analysis or reporting. Dive into our comprehensive guide to master its use.

Parameters

• time: The time value, or cell reference containing a time, from which to extract the minute.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. Extracting the minute from a time value:

   • Example: =MINUTE("3:45:00 PM")
   • Result: 45

2. Extracting the minute from a timestamp in a cell:

   • Example: If A1 contains 10:07:30 AM, then =MINUTE(A1) will return 7.

Use Cases and Scenarios

1. Time Log Analysis: Break timestamps down into hour, minute, and second components for detailed reporting.
2. Scheduling Tools: Build custom scheduling logic that depends on the exact minute of an event.
3. Data Cleaning: Extract and standardize the minute portion of inconsistent time entries.

Related Functions

• HOUR: Returns the hour component of a specific time.
• SECOND: Returns the second component of a specific time.
• TIME: Converts hour, minute, and second into a time value.

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