Timecard Hours to Decimal
Convert handwritten or digital timecard entries from hours:minutes format into decimal hours for payroll submission.
Decimal hours
1.75hours
1h 45m=1.7500 decimal hours
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Converting Timecard Entries
Many employees still fill out paper timecards or spreadsheets with times in HH:MM format. Payroll departments then need to convert these to decimal hours for processing. This tool handles that conversion instantly.
Timecard Example
DayInOutDecimal
Mon8:004:308.50
Tue7:454:158.50
Wed8:005:009.00
Thu8:154:458.50
Fri8:003:307.50
Total42.00
Common Timecard Mistakes
Writing 8.30 instead of 8.50
30 minutes = 0.50, not 0.30. The decimal point does not represent a colon.
Forgetting to subtract lunch
If lunch is unpaid, subtract it before converting. A 9-hour shift with 1-hour lunch = 8.00 payable hours.
Rounding incorrectly
15 minutes = 0.25 (not 0.15). 45 minutes = 0.75 (not 0.45). Always divide minutes by 60.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert my timecard to decimal?\u25BE
For each day, calculate total hours worked (clock-out minus clock-in minus breaks). Then divide remaining minutes by 60 and add to hours.
Is 8:30 the same as 8.30 in decimal?\u25BE
No! 8:30 (8 hours 30 minutes) = 8.50 in decimal. 8.30 in decimal would be 8 hours 18 minutes.
Should I subtract my lunch break?\u25BE
If lunch is unpaid, yes. Subtract it before converting to decimal. Most employers deduct 30 or 60 minutes for lunch.