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Minutes to decimal hours
Payroll counts time in decimal hours. To convert, divide the minutes by 60.
| Minutes | Decimal hours | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 6 min | 0.10 | 7 h 6 min = 7.10 hours |
| 15 min | 0.25 | 7 h 15 min = 7.25 hours |
| 30 min | 0.50 | 7 h 30 min = 7.50 hours |
| 45 min | 0.75 | 7 h 45 min = 7.75 hours |
| 50 min | 0.83 | 7 h 50 min = 7.83 hours |
Common questions
How do I convert minutes to decimal hours?
Divide the minutes by 60. 15 minutes is 0.25 hours, 30 minutes is 0.50 and 45 minutes is 0.75, so 7 hours 45 minutes is 7.75 hours.
When does overtime start?
Under federal law, non-exempt workers earn time and a half for hours past 40 in a workweek. Some states add daily overtime: California pays overtime past 8 hours in a day and double time past 12.
How do I count an overnight shift?
If the end time is earlier than the start time, the shift crossed midnight. Add 24 hours to the end time, then subtract. 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM is 8 hours 30 minutes.