Decimal Hours Calculator

Convert hours and minutes to decimal hours for payroll. 7 hours 45 minutes equals 7.75. Also shows timesheet hundredths.

min
Decimal hours
7.75
Payroll hundredths$7.75
Hours:minutes7h 45m
Total minutes465
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How to use this decimal hours calculator

Payroll software wants 7.75, not 7:45. This decimal hours calculator is that conversion. Minutes to Decimal is for a minutes-only input; Decimal to Hours and Minutes reverses this.

Formula

Decimal hours = hours + minutes ÷ 60. Payroll hundredths = round to 2 decimals.

Worked example

7 hours 45 minutes = 7.75 decimal hours = 7.75 on a timesheet.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert 7 hours 45 minutes to decimal?

45 ÷ 60 = 0.75, plus 7 = 7.75.

What about 20 minutes?

20 ÷ 60 = 0.333…, usually 0.33 on a two-decimal timesheet.

Is 7.50 the same as 7:50?

No. 7.50 is 7 hours 30 minutes. 7:50 is 7 hours 50 minutes ≈ 7.83.

Results are estimates for informational purposes and are not financial, legal, or professional advice. Last reviewed 2026-08-19.