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Hours to Decimal Calculator & Payroll Conversion Chart
Convert clock time into decimal hours for timesheets, invoices and payroll entry. Switch direction whenever you need to.
HOW IT WORKS
Use the hours to decimal
- Choose hours and minutes to decimal, or decimal to hours and minutes.
- Enter a duration, not a time of day. For example, use 7 hours and 30 minutes.
- Copy the result into your timesheet or use the reference chart below.
A worked example
7 hours 30 minutes is 7 + (30 ÷ 60) = 7.5 decimal hours. It is not 7.30 hours. In the other direction, 7.75 decimal hours is 7 hours 45 minutes.
What this tool includes
Decimal time uses fractions of an hour. Fifteen minutes is 0.25 hours, 30 minutes is 0.5 hours and 45 minutes is 0.75 hours. Decimal results are displayed to four decimal places; conversions back to hours and minutes are rounded to the nearest minute.
| Minutes | Decimal hours |
|---|---|
| 5 | 0.0833 |
| 10 | 0.1667 |
| 15 | 0.25 |
| 20 | 0.3333 |
| 30 | 0.5 |
| 40 | 0.6667 |
| 45 | 0.75 |
| 50 | 0.8333 |
| 60 | 1 |
Common questions
Is 8.30 the same as 8 hours 30 minutes?
No. 8.30 decimal hours is 8 hours 18 minutes. Eight hours and 30 minutes is 8.5 decimal hours.
Does conversion change how much someone is paid?
The duration is the same, but early rounding can change a wage calculation. Keep the original minutes and apply your payroll rounding policy consistently.
Can I convert more than 24 hours?
Yes. This tool converts durations, so it accepts a weekly or monthly total up to 10,000 hours.
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