Minutes to Hours Converter - Convert Minutes to Hours
Convert minutes to hours instantly. Calculate decimal hours, hours and minutes, and days. Essential for time tracking, payroll, and scheduling.
Minutes to Hours Converter
Convert minutes to hours instantly. Essential for time tracking, payroll calculations, scheduling, and any situation where you need to convert between minutes and hours. Shows both decimal hours and hours with minutes format.
How to Convert Minutes to Hours
Formula: Hours = Minutes ÷ 60
Simply divide the number of minutes by 60 to get hours.
Common Conversions
| Minutes | Hours (Decimal) | Hours & Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 0.5 | 30 minutes |
| 60 | 1.0 | 1 hour |
| 90 | 1.5 | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| 120 | 2.0 | 2 hours |
| 150 | 2.5 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| 180 | 3.0 | 3 hours |
| 240 | 4.0 | 4 hours |
| 480 | 8.0 | 8 hours |
Decimal Hours vs. Hours & Minutes
Decimal Hours
Used for calculations and payroll:
- 90 minutes = 1.5 hours
- 135 minutes = 2.25 hours
- 45 minutes = 0.75 hours
Hours & Minutes
More readable format:
- 90 minutes = 1 hour 30 minutes
- 135 minutes = 2 hours 15 minutes
- 45 minutes = 45 minutes
Common Use Cases
Time Tracking
Convert work minutes to hours for timesheets and payroll calculations.
Payroll
Calculate hours worked from minutes for accurate pay calculations.
Scheduling
Convert meeting durations, travel times, and activity lengths.
Project Management
Track time spent on tasks and convert to hours for reporting.
Converting to Days
For longer periods, convert to days:
- 1,440 minutes = 24 hours = 1 day
- 2,880 minutes = 48 hours = 2 days
- 7,200 minutes = 120 hours = 5 days
Tips for Time Conversion
- Use decimal for calculations: Easier to add, subtract, multiply
- Use hours & minutes for display: More intuitive for humans
- Round appropriately: For payroll, round to nearest quarter hour (0.25)
- Check your work: Multiply hours by 60 to verify
Time Unit Equivalents
- 1 minute = 60 seconds
- 1 hour = 60 minutes = 3,600 seconds
- 1 day = 24 hours = 1,440 minutes = 86,400 seconds
- 1 week = 7 days = 168 hours = 10,080 minutes
Time Tracking Tip: When tracking work time, it's often easier to record minutes and convert to hours later. For payroll, many systems use decimal hours (e.g., 1.5 hours instead of 1 hour 30 minutes). This calculator gives you both formats so you can use whichever is needed for your situation!