Hours To Decimal Calculator
Convert time from an hours-and-minutes format to a decimal value.
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About the Hours to Decimal Calculator
The Hours to Decimal Calculator is a convenient utility for converting a standard time format (hours and minutes) into a decimal number. This conversion is frequently required in payroll, time tracking, project billing, and data analysis, where calculations are much simpler to perform with decimal values.
The Conversion Formula
The formula to convert hours and minutes to decimal hours is straightforward:
Decimal Hours = Hours + (Minutes / 60)
Since there are 60 minutes in an hour, dividing the minutes by 60 gives you the fractional part of an hour.
Practical Examples
Example 1: Payroll Calculation
An employee works 7 hours and 45 minutes. To calculate their pay at an hourly rate of $20, you first need the time in decimal form. Using the calculator: 45 minutes / 60 = 0.75. So, the total time is 7.75 hours. The pay would be 7.75 * $20 = $155.
Example 2: Project Billing
A consultant spends 2 hours and 15 minutes on a task. Using the calculator: 15 minutes / 60 = 0.25. The billable time is 2.25 hours.
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