How long do contrax last?

natb22

Today is my day for stupid questions Im sure this varies.. but on average how long do contractions normally last? I tried to google but didn't really get an answer. I had one that lasted a few minutes, is that about right?

I'm not having them on any type of regularity though, I just thought they normally lasted only a minute.

TIA!

WaitingforGrace

the "false" contractions i had for weeks lasted around 45-60 secs. my real labor contractions were more like 60-90. i hear that's not the norm though and most real labor contractions are closer to 2 minutes?

Temp6313048411121614

Anywhere from 30-45 seconds on the short end up to 2.5+ minutes.  During a NST I had one literally last about 5 minutes (it was a non painful BH, but was really uncomfortable to be lasting that long).