How to convert 12 minutes to decimal
Decimal hours = minutes ÷ 60, so 12 ÷ 60 = 0.2.
Going back: 0.20 × 60 = 12 minutes. Any whole number of hours plus 12 minutes ends in .20: 1:12 = 1.20, 7:12 = 7.20, 8:12 = 8.20.
Payroll example
You work 3 hours 12 minutes at $16.50 an hour.
- Convert the time: 3 + 12 ÷ 60 = 3 + 0.20 = 3.20 hours.
- Multiply by the rate: 3.20 × $16.50 = $52.80.
Typing 3:12 as 3.12 would pay $51.48 instead: $1.32 too little. Add up a whole week of clock times with the time card calculator.
Minutes near 12 in decimal
| Minutes | Decimal hours | Exact |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| 10 | 0.17 | 0.1666… |
| 11 | 0.18 | 0.1833… |
| 12 | 0.20 | 0.2 |
| 13 | 0.22 | 0.2166… |
| 14 | 0.23 | 0.2333… |
| 15 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
See every value from 1 to 59 in the full minutes to decimal chart (printable).
Frequently asked questions
How do I write 12 minutes on a timesheet?
If the timesheet asks for decimal hours, write 0.20. If it asks for hours and minutes, write 0:12. For 3 hours 12 minutes, that is 3.20 in decimal or 3:12 in hours and minutes.
How many minutes is 0.20 hours?
0.20 hours is exactly 12 minutes: 0.20 × 60 = 12.