Minutes to Hours Converter
Change a number of minutes into decimal hours for your timesheet. Free and instant.
Minutes → Decimal Hours
decimal hours = minutes ÷ 60
How to convert minutes to hours
Because there are 60 minutes in an hour, divide the minutes by 60 to get decimal hours:
decimal hours = minutes ÷ 60
For example, a 90-minute meeting is 1.5 hours, and a 45-minute task is 0.75 hours. Payroll software reads these decimal values directly.
Common conversions
| Minutes | Decimal hours |
|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 0.25 hours |
| 30 minutes | 0.50 hours |
| 45 minutes | 0.75 hours |
| 90 minutes | 1.50 hours |
| 120 minutes | 2.00 hours |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert 90 minutes to hours?
90 minutes = 1.5 hours, because 90 ÷ 60 = 1.5. Enter 90 above to see it instantly.
What is 45 minutes in decimal hours?
45 minutes = 0.75 hours (45 ÷ 60 = 0.75). This is the decimal form most payroll systems expect.
Why do timesheets use decimal hours?
Payroll multiplies decimal hours by your hourly rate. 1.5 hours × $20 = $30. Decimal format keeps the math simple across a whole pay period.
How do I convert hours and minutes (like 1h 30m) to decimal?
Use the Minutes to Decimal Converter: enter 1 hour and 30 minutes to get 1.5 decimal hours.