Minutes to Decimal Converter
Convert hours and minutes into decimal time for payroll, timesheets, and time cards. Free, instant, no sign-up.
Hours & Minutes → Decimal
Decimal → Hours & Minutes
What is decimal time?
Decimal time expresses a duration as a single number of hours. Instead of writing a shift as “1 hour 30 minutes,” you write it as 1.5 hours. Employers and payroll software use this format because it is easy to multiply by an hourly wage. The formula is simple:
decimal hours = hours + (minutes ÷ 60)
It is used by hourly employees, freelancers, and small-business owners who track work time on a timesheet.
Examples
- 15 minutes0.25 hours
- 30 minutes0.50 hours
- 45 minutes0.75 hours
- 1 hour 30 minutes1.50 hours
- 2 hours 45 minutes2.75 hours
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert 30 minutes to decimal?
30 minutes equals 0.5 decimal hours, because 30 ÷ 60 = 0.5. Use the converter above: enter 0 hours and 30 minutes to see it instantly.
What is 1 hour 45 minutes in decimal?
1 hour 45 minutes = 1.75 decimal hours (45 ÷ 60 = 0.75). Enter 1 and 45 above to confirm.
Why do payroll systems use decimal time?
Payroll calculates wages per decimal hour. Converting 1h 30m to 1.5 makes it easy to multiply by an hourly rate. Most timesheets require decimal format.
How do I convert decimal time back to hours and minutes?
Use the right-hand converter. For example, 1.5 decimal hours becomes 1 hour 30 minutes; 2.25 becomes 2 hours 15 minutes.