Decimal Hours Chart
Decimal hours are often used in payroll, timesheets, and invoices. Instead of writing 7 hours and 30 minutes, you write 7.50 hours. This makes payroll calculations easier.
Minutes to Decimal Hours Chart
| Minutes | Decimal Hours |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0.00 |
| 5 | 0.08 |
| 10 | 0.17 |
| 15 | 0.25 |
| 20 | 0.33 |
| 25 | 0.42 |
| 30 | 0.50 |
| 35 | 0.58 |
| 40 | 0.67 |
| 45 | 0.75 |
| 50 | 0.83 |
| 55 | 0.92 |
| 60 | 1.00 |
Formula
Example:
30 ÷ 60 = 0.50
45 ÷ 60 = 0.75
Examples
- 7 hours 15 minutes = 7.25 hours
- 7 hours 30 minutes = 7.50 hours
- 7 hours 45 minutes = 7.75 hours
- 8 hours 30 minutes = 8.50 hours
When to Use Decimal Hours
Use decimal hours when preparing:
- Payroll
- Invoices
- Timesheets
- Time cards
- Billable hour reports
Use the Decimal Hours Converter
Use our free Decimal Hours Converter to convert hours and minutes into decimal hours, or decimal hours back into hours and minutes.
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