How to Convert Hours and Minutes to Decimal Hours for Payroll
Decimal hours = hours + minutes ÷ 60. 7 hours 45 minutes is 7 + 45/60 = 7.75 hours, and 7.75 × an hourly rate of $18 = $139.50.
Minutes to decimal table
- 5 min = 0.08
- 10 min = 0.17
- 15 min = 0.25
- 20 min = 0.33
- 30 min = 0.50
- 40 min = 0.67
- 45 min = 0.75
- 50 min = 0.83
The 7.30 trap
7h 30m is 7.50 decimal hours, not 7.30. Writing 7.30 on a timesheet that expects decimals pays you for 7 hours 18 minutes. Always convert minutes before multiplying.
Rounding
Some employers round to the nearest 0.25 hour (15 minutes) or to two decimals. Convert the total for the week rather than each day, so rounding errors do not add up.
Back to hours and minutes
Multiply the decimal part by 60: 38.42 hours = 38h + 0.42 × 60 ≈ 38h 25m.
Do it in the app
Tickulo shows every result three ways: hours and minutes, decimal hours and total minutes. Save each shift and the Saved tab adds up the week, shows the decimal total and, with an hourly rate, the pay in your phone's currency.
FAQ
Is 7.30 hours the same as 7 hours 30 minutes?
No. 7h 30m is 7.5 hours. 7.30 decimal hours is 7 hours 18 minutes. Mixing the two is the most common payroll mistake.
How do I turn decimal hours back into minutes?
Multiply the decimal part by 60: 8.25 hours = 8h + 0.25 × 60 = 8h 15m.
Can an app show decimal hours automatically?
Tickulo shows decimal hours under every result and on every saved entry, and multiplies the weekly total by your hourly rate.