Minutes to Decimal Conversion Chart
Every minute from 1 to 60, shown as decimal hours for payroll and timesheets. Free converter included.
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How to convert minutes to decimal
To turn minutes into decimal hours, divide the minutes by 60. The result is the decimal form payroll expects on a timesheet.
Example: 20 minutes = 20 ÷ 60 = 0.33 decimal hours.
Most timesheets keep two decimal places, so 0.3333 is written as 0.33. Use the converter above for any value, or scan the chart below for the common ones.
Minutes to decimal hours (1–60)
| Minutes | Decimal hours |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.02 |
| 2 | 0.03 |
| 3 | 0.05 |
| 4 | 0.07 |
| 5 | 0.08 |
| 6 | 0.10 |
| 7 | 0.12 |
| 8 | 0.13 |
| 9 | 0.15 |
| 10 | 0.17 |
| 11 | 0.18 |
| 12 | 0.20 |
| 13 | 0.22 |
| 14 | 0.23 |
| 15 | 0.25 |
| 16 | 0.27 |
| 17 | 0.28 |
| 18 | 0.30 |
| 19 | 0.32 |
| 20 | 0.33 |
| 21 | 0.35 |
| 22 | 0.37 |
| 23 | 0.38 |
| 24 | 0.40 |
| 25 | 0.42 |
| 26 | 0.43 |
| 27 | 0.45 |
| 28 | 0.47 |
| 29 | 0.48 |
| 30 | 0.50 |
| 31 | 0.52 |
| 32 | 0.53 |
| 33 | 0.55 |
| 34 | 0.57 |
| 35 | 0.58 |
| 36 | 0.60 |
| 37 | 0.62 |
| 38 | 0.63 |
| 39 | 0.65 |
| 40 | 0.67 |
| 41 | 0.68 |
| 42 | 0.70 |
| 43 | 0.72 |
| 44 | 0.73 |
| 45 | 0.75 |
| 46 | 0.77 |
| 47 | 0.78 |
| 48 | 0.80 |
| 49 | 0.82 |
| 50 | 0.83 |
| 51 | 0.85 |
| 52 | 0.87 |
| 53 | 0.88 |
| 54 | 0.90 |
| 55 | 0.92 |
| 56 | 0.93 |
| 57 | 0.95 |
| 58 | 0.97 |
| 59 | 0.98 |
| 60 | 1.00 |
Quick reference for the common ones
A few values show up constantly on timesheets, so they are worth memorizing: 15 minutes = 0.25, 20 minutes = 0.33, 30 minutes = 0.50, and 45 minutes = 0.75. When a shift has an odd length, the chart above or the converter handles it exactly.
Frequently asked questions
What is 20 minutes in decimal?
20 minutes = 0.33 decimal hours. The math is 20 ÷ 60 = 0.3333, which rounds to 0.33 on a standard two-place timesheet.
What is 20 minutes as a decimal?
20 minutes as a decimal is 0.33 hours (20 ÷ 60 = 0.3333, rounded to 0.33).
What is 18 minutes in decimal?
18 minutes = 0.30 decimal hours, because 18 ÷ 60 = 0.30 exactly.
What is 45 minutes in decimal?
45 minutes = 0.75 decimal hours, because 45 ÷ 60 = 0.75. This is one of the most common conversions on a timesheet.
What is 30 minutes in decimal?
30 minutes = 0.50 decimal hours (30 ÷ 60 = 0.50).
How do you convert minutes to decimal?
Divide the minutes by 60. For example, to convert 20 minutes to decimal hours: 20 ÷ 60 = 0.33. The converter above does this for any value, and the chart below lists every minute from 1 to 60.
Why does payroll use decimal minutes instead of 20m?
Payroll multiplies decimal hours by your hourly rate. Sticking to one number format (decimal) lets every entry in a pay period be added with plain addition, so wages calculate without converting back and forth.