Convert hours to decimal
Convert hours and minutes to decimal hours (8:30 = 8.5) and back, with a minutes table and pay calculation by the hour.
How to useHours to decimal converter
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Minutes to decimal table
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Convert hours to decimal: what it is for
Type the hours in h:mm format to see the decimal value, or type the decimal to see hours and minutes. Enter the hourly rate to calculate the pay instantly.
The minutes-to-decimal table helps when filling in spreadsheets and timesheets.
How to use
- Type the hours (h:mm) or the decimal value.
- Enter the hourly rate, if you like.
- Copy the result.
When to use it
- Entering hours in Excel spreadsheets.
- Calculating freelance pay by the hour.
- Closing out payroll.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert minutes to decimal?
Divide the minutes by 60. 30 minutes is 0.5 hour, 15 minutes is 0.25 and 45 minutes is 0.75. So 7:45 becomes 7.75 hours.
Why use decimal hours?
To multiply hours by the hourly rate. Spreadsheets and payroll can't multiply 7:45 directly, but they multiply 7.75 with no problem.
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