How to convert 48 minutes to decimal
Decimal hours = minutes ÷ 60, so 48 ÷ 60 = 0.8.
Going back: 0.80 × 60 = 48 minutes. Any whole number of hours plus 48 minutes ends in .80: 1:48 = 1.80, 7:48 = 7.80, 8:48 = 8.80.
Payroll example
You work 6 hours 48 minutes at $18.50 an hour.
- Convert the time: 6 + 48 ÷ 60 = 6 + 0.80 = 6.80 hours.
- Multiply by the rate: 6.80 × $18.50 = $125.80.
Typing 6:48 as 6.48 would pay $119.88 instead: $5.92 too little. Add up a whole week of clock times with the time card calculator.
Minutes near 48 in decimal
| Minutes | Decimal hours | Exact |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| 46 | 0.77 | 0.7666… |
| 47 | 0.78 | 0.7833… |
| 48 | 0.80 | 0.8 |
| 49 | 0.82 | 0.8166… |
| 50 | 0.83 | 0.8333… |
| 51 | 0.85 | 0.85 |
See every value from 1 to 59 in the full minutes to decimal chart (printable).
Frequently asked questions
How do I write 48 minutes on a timesheet?
If the timesheet asks for decimal hours, write 0.80. If it asks for hours and minutes, write 0:48. For 6 hours 48 minutes, that is 6.80 in decimal or 6:48 in hours and minutes.
How many minutes is 0.80 hours?
0.80 hours is exactly 48 minutes: 0.80 × 60 = 48.