Minutes to decimal hours
Type a number of minutes and get decimal hours. It divides by 60 and rounds to the places you choose.
Not legal, tax or payroll advice. General information only; results are estimates. Read the full notice.
Examples: 50 minutes is 0.83 hours (50 / 60, rounded to two places). 450 minutes is 7.50 hours, or 7 h 30 min.
Estimate based on what you entered. Not legal or payroll advice; check it against your employer's records.
How to use it
- Type the number of minutes, like 50 or 450.
- Pick how many decimal places you want.
- Read the decimal hours, and the same time as hours and minutes.
Common minutes as decimal hours
| Minutes | Decimal hours |
|---|---|
| 5 | 0.08 |
| 6 | 0.10 |
| 10 | 0.17 |
| 12 | 0.20 |
| 15 | 0.25 |
| 18 | 0.30 |
| 20 | 0.33 |
| 30 | 0.50 |
| 40 | 0.67 |
| 45 | 0.75 |
| 50 | 0.83 |
| 54 | 0.90 |
Estimate based on what you entered. Not legal or payroll advice; check it against your employer's records.
For all 60 minutes on one page, use the decimal hours chart. To convert hours and minutes together, use the decimal hours calculator.
Questions
How do I convert minutes to decimal hours?
Divide the minutes by 60. For 50 minutes: 50 / 60 = 0.8333, which is 0.83 to two decimal places.
How many decimal hours is 15 minutes?
15 / 60 = 0.25. A quarter of an hour is 0.25.
Does it work for more than 60 minutes?
Yes. 450 minutes is 450 / 60 = 7.5 hours. The calculator also shows the same time as hours and minutes.
How many decimal places should I use?
That depends on the form you are filling in. Two places is common. Pick 1 to 4 places in the calculator and the rounding is shown in a note.