Hours to Decimal Converter

Convert hours, minutes, and seconds into decimal format (e.g., 1:30:45 becomes 1.50 hours)

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Decimal Hours

0.00

Where:
Decimal Hours = Hours + (Minutes ÷ 60) + (Seconds ÷ 3600)

Original Time

0:00:00

Hours to Decimal Converter Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Hours to Decimal Converter calculator and its working principles

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the number of hours (0 or greater)
  2. Enter the number of minutes (0-59)
  3. Enter the number of seconds (0-59)
  4. Click the "Calculate" button to convert to decimal format
  5. The result will be displayed in decimal hours (e.g., 1.50 for 1 hour 30 minutes)

Example

If you have worked for 2 hours, 45 minutes, and 30 seconds:

  • Hours: 2
  • Minutes: 45
  • Seconds: 30

The decimal equivalent would be 2 + (45/60) + (30/3600) = 2.75 hours

Formula

The calculator uses the following formula:

Decimal Hours = Hours + (Minutes ÷ 60) + (Seconds ÷ 3600)

Applications

This calculator is useful for:

  • Converting time records to decimal format for payroll
  • Calculating time worked in decimal hours
  • Converting between different time formats
  • Scientific measurements where time needs to be in decimal format