Timecard GuruHow this conversion works
Keep the 5 whole hours. Convert the minutes on their own: 30 ÷ 60 = 0.50. Add that fraction to the hours: 5 + 0.50 = 5.50.
Write 5.50 on the timesheet. Do not write 5.30. Putting the minutes after the dot is the usual mix-up, and it short-changes the time. 30 minutes is 0.50 of an hour, so 5 hours 30 minutes is 5.50, not 5.30.
Nearby hours and minutes
| Hours and minutes | Decimal hours |
|---|---|
| 5 hours | 5.00 |
| 5 hours 15 minutes | 5.25 |
| 5 hours 30 minutes | 5.50 |
| 5 hours 45 minutes | 5.75 |
| 6 hours | 6.00 |
Nearby pages and the parent tool
- Decimal Hours Calculator (Parent tool)
- Time Conversion Chart (All conversions)
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Frequently Asked Questions
+What is 5 hours and 30 minutes as a decimal?
5 hours and 30 minutes as a decimal is 5.50.
+How do you convert 5 hours and 30 minutes to decimal hours?
Divide the minutes by 60 and add the hours. 30 ÷ 60 = 0.50, and 5 + 0.50 = 5.50.