Timecard GuruHow this conversion works
The digits before the decimal point are the whole hours (8). The rest is a fraction of the next hour, not a minute count. Multiply that fraction by 60: 0.5 × 60 = 30. That is 8 hours and 30 minutes.
Do not read 8.5 as 8 hours and 5 minutes. 8.5 hours is 8 hours and 30 minutes, because 0.5 × 60 = 30.
Nearby decimal hours
| Decimal hours | Hours and minutes |
|---|---|
| 8.48 | 8 hours, 28 minutes, and 48 seconds |
| 8.49 | 8 hours, 29 minutes, and 24 seconds |
| 8.50 | 8 hours and 30 minutes |
| 8.51 | 8 hours, 30 minutes, and 36 seconds |
| 8.52 | 8 hours, 31 minutes, and 12 seconds |
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Frequently Asked Questions
+What is 8.5 hours in hours and minutes?
8.5 hours in hours and minutes is 8 hours and 30 minutes.
+Is 8.5 the same as 8 hours and 5 minutes?
No. Do not read 8.5 as 8 hours and 5 minutes. 8.5 hours is 8 hours and 30 minutes, because 0.5 × 60 = 30.