How to convert minutes to decimal hours
Divide the minutes by 60, then add the result to the whole hours.
Decimal hours = hours + (minutes ÷ 60)
Common payroll conversions
15 minutes = 0.25 hours, 30 minutes = 0.50 hours, and 45 minutes = 0.75 hours.
Why decimal hours are used
Decimal time makes multiplication by an hourly rate straightforward. It is commonly used when preparing time records, invoices and payroll inputs.
FAQ
Is 8:30 equal to 8.30 decimal hours?
No. Thirty minutes is half an hour, so 8 hours 30 minutes equals 8.50 decimal hours.
What is 20 minutes in decimal hours?
20 ÷ 60 = 0.3333, normally shown as 0.33 when rounded to two decimals.