Decimal Hours to Hours and Minutes
Convert decimal hours to hours and minutes, or back again. For example, 1.5 hours = 1 hour 30 minutes and 2.75 hours = 2 hours 45 minutes. Use the tabs to switch direction.
To go from decimal hours to hours and minutes, the whole number is the hours and the decimal part is multiplied by 60 for the minutes:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert decimal hours to hours and minutes?
Take the whole-number part as the hours, then multiply the decimal part by 60 to get the minutes. For example, 1.5 hours = 1 hour and 0.5 × 60 = 30 minutes, so 1 hour 30 minutes.
What is 2.75 hours in hours and minutes?
2.75 hours = 2 hours 45 minutes. The 0.75 part multiplied by 60 gives 45 minutes.
How do I convert hours and minutes back to decimal hours?
Divide the minutes by 60 and add the result to the hours. For example, 2 hours 45 minutes = 2 + (45 ÷ 60) = 2.75 hours. Use the second tab in the calculator above.
Why are decimal hours useful?
Timesheets and payroll systems often record time in decimal hours because it is easier to multiply by an hourly rate. This converter lets you switch between decimal hours and the more readable hours-and-minutes format.
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