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Payroll time conversion · 2026Minutes to Decimal Hours Calculator
Turn worked minutes into decimal hours for payroll — and back again. 15 min = 0.25, 30 = 0.50, 45 = 0.75. Convert any value below, or copy the full 0–59 minute chart.
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How to convert minutes to decimal hours
Decimal hours express minutes as a fraction of an hour, so payroll can multiply by an hourly rate. The rule is simple: divide the minutes by 60. To convert a full time like 8 hours 45 minutes, keep the whole hours and add the minute fraction.
Minutes-to-decimal chart (0–59)
The full conversion, rounded to two decimals. Copy it into a spreadsheet or print it for the break room:
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Frequently asked questions
How do you convert minutes to decimal hours?
Divide minutes by 60. 45 ÷ 60 = 0.75, so 45 minutes = 0.75 hours. For a full time, add the fraction to the hours (8h 45m = 8.75).
What is 15 minutes in decimal?
0.25. And 30 minutes = 0.50, 45 minutes = 0.75.
What is 20 minutes in decimal hours?
About 0.33 (20 ÷ 60). 10 min = 0.17, 40 min = 0.67, 50 min = 0.83.
Why does payroll use decimal hours?
Pay = hours × rate, and you can't multiply a rate by "8:45". Decimal hours (8.75) multiply directly, so time cards total in decimal.
Is it free?
Yes — free, no sign-up, runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is stored or sent anywhere.