How to Convert Time to Decimal
To convert time to decimal, divide the minutes by 60 and the seconds by 3600, then add them to the hours. For example, 2 hours 45 minutes 45 seconds = 2 + (45/60) + (45/3600) = 2.7625 decimal hours.
What is Decimal Time?
Decimal time represents hours and minutes as a decimal number instead of the traditional hours:minutes:seconds format. This format is commonly used for:
- Timesheet and payroll calculations
- Billing clients by the hour
- Calculating overtime pay
- Project time tracking
Time to Decimal Conversion Table
| Minutes | Decimal |
|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 0.25 |
| 30 minutes | 0.50 |
| 45 minutes | 0.75 |
| 1 hour | 1.00 |
| 1 hour 30 min | 1.50 |
| 2 hours | 2.00 |
Decimal Time Formula
Decimal Hours = Hours + (Minutes / 60) + (Seconds / 3600)
Example: 1:30:00 = 1 + (30/60) + (0/3600) = 1.5 decimal hours
