Decimal to Hours Calculator
Convert decimal hours from timesheets back to hours and minutes. Understand entries like 7.75 or 8.25 in standard time format.
Common for timesheets (e.g., 7.50, 8.25, 7.75)
Quick presets:
Conversion Results
Total Time
Decimal Hours
Total Minutes
Quick Reference
Quarter Hours
6-Min Billing
Decimal → Minutes
Formula: Total Minutes = Decimal Hours × 60
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How to Convert Decimal Hours to Time
Converting decimal hours back to hours and minutes helps you understand timesheet entries and verify your work hours. Our calculator makes this conversion instant and accurate.
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Try our Hours to Decimal Calculator to convert time to decimal format for timesheets.
The Formula
Example
- Decimal: 7.75 hours
- Decimal part × 60: 0.75 × 60 = 45
- Result: 7 hours 45 minutes
Quick Reference
- 15 min = 0.25 (quarter hour)
- 30 min = 0.50 (half hour)
- 45 min = 0.75 (three quarters)
- 6 min = 0.10 (tenth of hour)
Common Conversions Table
Reference table for common time to decimal conversions
| Time (H:MM) | Decimal Hours |
|---|---|
| 7:00 | 7.00 |
| 7:15 | 7.25 |
| 7:30 | 7.50 |
| 7:45 | 7.75 |
| 8:00 | 8.00 |
| 8:15 | 8.25 |
| 8:30 | 8.50 |
| 8:45 | 8.75 |
| 9:00 | 9.00 |
Quarter Hour Increments
6-Minute Billing (Legal)
When to Use Decimal Hours
Timesheets & Payroll
Most payroll systems require decimal hours for wage calculations
Billing & Invoicing
Consultants and freelancers bill by decimal hour increments
Project Tracking
Time tracking software often displays hours in decimal format
Legal Billing
Law firms bill in 6-minute (0.1 hour) increments
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 7.75 hours in hours and minutes?
7.75 hours equals 7 hours and 45 minutes. Take the decimal part (0.75) and multiply by 60: 0.75 × 60 = 45 minutes.
How do you convert decimal hours to minutes?
Multiply the decimal part by 60. For example, for 8.25 hours: 0.25 × 60 = 15 minutes, so 8.25 = 8 hours 15 minutes.
What is 8.5 hours in hours and minutes?
8.5 hours equals 8 hours and 30 minutes. The 0.5 decimal × 60 = 30 minutes.
What does .25 hours mean?
0.25 hours equals 15 minutes (one quarter of an hour). Similarly, 0.50 = 30 minutes and 0.75 = 45 minutes.
How do I read decimal time on a timesheet?
The number before the decimal is hours, the number after represents a fraction of an hour. Convert the decimal to minutes by multiplying by 60. For example, 7.33 ≈ 7 hours 20 minutes (0.33 × 60 ≈ 20).
Pro Tips for Time Conversion
Remember Key Values
Memorize: 15min=.25, 30min=.50, 45min=.75 for quick mental math
Round Appropriately
Most timesheets round to nearest quarter hour (0.25 increments)
Verify Calculations
Always double-check timesheet entries before submitting
Know Your System
Check if your employer uses 2 or 3 decimal places
Ready to Convert Your Time?
Use our decimal to hours calculator above for instant, accurate conversions. Perfect for timesheets, billing, and payroll calculations.