Timecard GuruHow this conversion works
Keep the 5 whole hours. Convert the minutes on their own: 36 ÷ 60 = 0.60. Add that fraction to the hours: 5 + 0.60 = 5.60.
Write 5.60 on the timesheet. Do not write 5.36. Putting the minutes after the dot is the usual mix-up, and it short-changes the time. 36 minutes is 0.60 of an hour, so 5 hours 36 minutes is 5.60, not 5.36.
Nearby hours and minutes
| Hours and minutes | Decimal hours |
|---|---|
| 5 hours 6 minutes | 5.10 |
| 5 hours 21 minutes | 5.35 |
| 5 hours 36 minutes | 5.60 |
| 5 hours 51 minutes | 5.85 |
| 6 hours 6 minutes | 6.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
+What is 5 hours and 36 minutes as a decimal?
5 hours and 36 minutes as a decimal is 5.60.
+How do you convert 5 hours and 36 minutes to decimal hours?
Divide the minutes by 60 and add the hours. 36 ÷ 60 = 0.60, and 5 + 0.60 = 5.60.