How to convert 42 minutes to decimal
Decimal hours = minutes ÷ 60, so 42 ÷ 60 = 0.7.
Going back: 0.70 × 60 = 42 minutes. Any whole number of hours plus 42 minutes ends in .70: 1:42 = 1.70, 7:42 = 7.70, 8:42 = 8.70.
Payroll example
You work 2 hours 42 minutes at $24.00 an hour.
- Convert the time: 2 + 42 ÷ 60 = 2 + 0.70 = 2.70 hours.
- Multiply by the rate: 2.70 × $24.00 = $64.80.
Typing 2:42 as 2.42 would pay $58.08 instead: $6.72 too little. Add up a whole week of clock times with the time card calculator.
Minutes near 42 in decimal
| Minutes | Decimal hours | Exact |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | 0.65 | 0.65 |
| 40 | 0.67 | 0.6666… |
| 41 | 0.68 | 0.6833… |
| 42 | 0.70 | 0.7 |
| 43 | 0.72 | 0.7166… |
| 44 | 0.73 | 0.7333… |
| 45 | 0.75 | 0.75 |
See every value from 1 to 59 in the full minutes to decimal chart (printable).
Frequently asked questions
How do I write 42 minutes on a timesheet?
If the timesheet asks for decimal hours, write 0.70. If it asks for hours and minutes, write 0:42. For 2 hours 42 minutes, that is 2.70 in decimal or 2:42 in hours and minutes.
How many minutes is 0.70 hours?
0.70 hours is exactly 42 minutes: 0.70 × 60 = 42.