Timecard GuruHow this conversion works
Keep the 8 whole hours. Convert the minutes on their own: 15 ÷ 60 = 0.25. Add that fraction to the hours: 8 + 0.25 = 8.25.
Write 8.25 on the timesheet. Do not write 8.15. Putting the minutes after the dot is the usual mix-up, and it short-changes the time. 15 minutes is 0.25 of an hour, so 8 hours 15 minutes is 8.25, not 8.15.
Nearby hours and minutes
| Hours and minutes | Decimal hours |
|---|---|
| 7 hours 45 minutes | 7.75 |
| 8 hours | 8.00 |
| 8 hours 15 minutes | 8.25 |
| 8 hours 30 minutes | 8.50 |
| 8 hours 45 minutes | 8.75 |
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- Decimal Hours Calculator (Parent tool)
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Frequently Asked Questions
+What is 8 hours and 15 minutes as a decimal?
8 hours and 15 minutes as a decimal is 8.25.
+How do you convert 8 hours and 15 minutes to decimal hours?
Divide the minutes by 60 and add the hours. 15 ÷ 60 = 0.25, and 8 + 0.25 = 8.25.