How to convert 15 minutes to decimal
Decimal hours = minutes ÷ 60, so 15 ÷ 60 = 0.25.
Going back: 0.25 × 60 = 15 minutes. Any whole number of hours plus 15 minutes ends in .25: 1:15 = 1.25, 7:15 = 7.25, 8:15 = 8.25.
Payroll example
You work 5 hours 15 minutes at $18.50 an hour.
- Convert the time: 5 + 15 ÷ 60 = 5 + 0.25 = 5.25 hours.
- Multiply by the rate: 5.25 × $18.50 = $97.13.
Typing 5:15 as 5.15 would pay $95.28 instead: $1.85 too little. Add up a whole week of clock times with the time card calculator.
Minutes near 15 in decimal
| Minutes | Decimal hours | Exact |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 0.20 | 0.2 |
| 13 | 0.22 | 0.2166… |
| 14 | 0.23 | 0.2333… |
| 15 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| 16 | 0.27 | 0.2666… |
| 17 | 0.28 | 0.2833… |
| 18 | 0.30 | 0.3 |
See every value from 1 to 59 in the full minutes to decimal chart (printable).
Frequently asked questions
How do I write 15 minutes on a timesheet?
If the timesheet asks for decimal hours, write 0.25. If it asks for hours and minutes, write 0:15. For 5 hours 15 minutes, that is 5.25 in decimal or 5:15 in hours and minutes.
How many minutes is 0.25 hours?
0.25 hours is exactly 15 minutes: 0.25 × 60 = 15.