Is there a way to convert mm:ss.00 to seconds.00?

Question

I\'ve got some performance time data in mm:ss.00 format (i.e. 02:15.45, or 00:34.58). R is recognizing the variable as a factor, but I\'d like to convert each performance t

Answer 1

library(lubridate)
df$variable<- hms(df$variable)
df$variable<- as.numeric(df$variable)

make it a one-liner is ok as well. Works like a charm for me.
I hope this helps.