Convert hours and minutes to decimal hours
Decimal time expresses part of an hour as a fraction of 100 instead of minutes out of 60. Enter hours and minutes to get a payroll-ready decimal result and total minutes instantly.
Decimal-hours formula
decimal hours = hours + (minutes ÷ 60)Example: 7 hours 45 minutes = 7 + 45 ÷ 60 = 7.75 hours.Common payroll conversions
| Minutes | Decimal hour | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 0.25 | 8:15 = 8.25 |
| 30 | 0.50 | 8:30 = 8.50 |
| 45 | 0.75 | 8:45 = 8.75 |
| 50 | 0.83 | 8:50 ≈ 8.83 |
Need the reverse calculation? Use the decimal to hours and minutes converter. To convert a total number of minutes, use minutes to hours.
Decimal hours FAQs
Is 7 hours 30 minutes equal to 7.30 hours?
No. Thirty minutes is half an hour, so the correct decimal value is 7.50.
What is 20 minutes as a decimal?
Twenty minutes divided by 60 is 0.3333, usually rounded to 0.33 hours.
Can I multiply decimal hours by an hourly rate?
Yes. Multiply decimal hours by the hourly rate to estimate gross pay before deductions.