Free tool
Decimal to Time Calculator
Convert decimal hours like 7.8 into hours, minutes, and seconds, or turn a time into decimal hours for payroll and timesheets.
How to use the Decimal to Time Calculator
- Enter the decimal hours, such as 7.8.
- Read the answer in hours and minutes and in clock format.
- Switch to Time to decimal hours if you need to go the other way.
Decimal to minutes chart
| Decimal | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 6 min |
| 0.2 | 12 min |
| 0.25 | 15 min |
| 0.3 | 18 min |
| 0.4 | 24 min |
| 0.5 | 30 min |
| 0.6 | 36 min |
| 0.7 | 42 min |
| 0.75 | 45 min |
| 0.8 | 48 min |
| 0.9 | 54 min |
Payroll systems often show hours as decimals, so 8.5 hours means 8 hours and 30 minutes, not 8 hours and 50 minutes. To add or subtract times, use our hours and minutes calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert decimal hours to minutes?
Multiply the decimal part by 60. For 7.8 hours, 0.8 × 60 = 48, so 7.8 hours is 7 hours and 48 minutes.
How do I convert hours and minutes to decimal?
Divide the minutes by 60 and add it to the hours. For 6 hours and 20 minutes, 20 ÷ 60 = 0.33, so it is about 6.33 hours.