How it's calculated
h = min ÷ 60
min = minutes, h = decimal hours (90 min = 1.5 h). Reverse: min = h × 60.
Common values
| Minutes | Decimal hours |
|---|---|
| 15 | 0.25 |
| 30 | 0.50 |
| 45 | 0.75 |
| 90 | 1.50 |
| 480 | 8.00 |
Common questions
How do I convert minutes to decimal hours?
Divide the minutes by 60. So 45 minutes is 45 / 60 = 0.75 hours.
Why do timesheets use decimal hours?
Payroll math is easier with decimals than with hours and minutes. 7 hours 30 minutes becomes 7.5, which multiplies cleanly by an hourly rate.