Minutes to decimal hours converter
Updated 2026-10-24
Divide the minutes by 60. 15 min = 0.25, 30 min = 0.5, 45 min = 0.75. So 7 h 45 m = 7.75 hours.
Chart
| Minutes | Decimal | Minutes | Decimal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0.08 | 35 | 0.58 |
| 10 | 0.17 | 40 | 0.67 |
| 15 | 0.25 | 45 | 0.75 |
| 20 | 0.33 | 50 | 0.83 |
| 25 | 0.42 | 55 | 0.92 |
| 30 | 0.50 | 60 | 1.00 |
Common mistake
7:30 on a clock is 7.5 hours, not 7.3. Writing 7.3 would underpay you 12 minutes for that shift.
Example timesheet
Mon 8 h 20 m (8.33) + Tue 7 h 45 m (7.75) + Wed 9 h 10 m (9.17) = 25.25 hours. At $30/h that's $757.50.
Clockwell keeps your hours in both formats and exports a clean timesheet, so you never convert by hand. See also how to fill out a timesheet.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert minutes to decimal hours?
Divide the minutes by 60. 45 minutes ÷ 60 = 0.75, so 7 hours 45 minutes is 7.75 hours.
What is 20 minutes in decimal?
0.33 hours (20 ÷ 60 = 0.333).
Why do timesheets use decimal hours?
Payroll multiplies hours by an hourly rate, which only works with decimals. 7:30 is 7.5 hours, not 7.3.