Hours and minutes to decimal hours
To multiply time worked by an hourly rate you need decimal hours. Enter hours, minutes and seconds to get them.
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How to use it
- Enter hours, minutes and seconds.
- The result appears straight away and updates as you edit.
- Copy the result, or copy a link that keeps the same values to share it.
How it is calculated
Decimal hours = hours + minutes ÷ 60 + seconds ÷ 3600.
Example
Inputs: Hours = 7, Minutes = 45, Seconds = 0. Result: Decimal hours: 7.75 h; Total minutes: 465 min; Total seconds: 27,900 s.
Limits and caveats
- Repeating decimals such as 1.3333 are shown rounded, so keep enough decimals when working out pay.
Questions about this tool
What is 8 hours 20 minutes in decimal?
20 ÷ 60 = 0.3333, so it is about 8.3333 hours.
How do I work out pay from it?
Multiply decimal hours by the hourly rate; for example 7.75 × 40 = 310.
Is 15 minutes 0.15 hours?
No. 15 minutes is 0.25 hours, a quarter of an hour.