Convert Time to Decimal Time

Convert Time to Decimal Time is a fast way to change standard hh:mm clock times into base-10 decimal hour values. This is super useful for timesheets, billing systems, time tracking apps, or any scenario where you need to convert minutes into decimal form.

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How to Use:

  1. Type or paste one or more time values into the input box using hh:mm format.
  2. Add each time on a new line to convert them all at once.
  3. The decimal conversion updates live on the right side.
  4. Use Copy Output to copy the results or Export to File to save them.
  5. Click Clear All to reset the input and output fields.
  6. You can also import a file containing time data using the Choose File button.

What Convert Time to Decimal Time can do:

  • Converts times like 02:30 into 2.5000 decimal hours.
  • Handles multiple entries line-by-line with instant updates.
  • Validates input and skips or flags incorrect formats (like 24:00 or 12:75).
  • Helps convert tracked time into a format that’s easier to sum, calculate, or report.

Example:

00:00
01:15
02:30
14:45
23:59

Becomes:

00:00 = 0.0000
01:15 = 1.2500
02:30 = 2.5000
14:45 = 14.7500
23:59 = 23.9833

Time to Decimal Time Conversion Table:

This table shows how standard clock times in HH:MM format convert into decimal hours, where minutes are expressed as a fraction of an hour. It’s ideal for payroll, billing, and time tracking systems that require decimal precision.

Time (HH:MM)Decimal HoursExample Use
00:000.00Start of day
01:301.501½ hours worked
02:152.25Time tracking
03:453.75Break calculation
04:104.17Payroll input
06:306.50Midday shift
08:008.00Full workday
09:259.42Billing system
12:4512.75Lunch cutoff
23:5923.98End of day log

Common Use Cases:

Whether you’re logging hours for a project, generating invoices, or building a custom scheduling app, Convert Time to Decimal Time is the quickest way to switch from minutes to decimals. It saves time and removes the guesswork when totaling hours across different systems.

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