How to convert 5 minutes to decimal
Decimal hours = minutes ÷ 60, so 5 ÷ 60 = 0.0833…, which rounds to 0.08.
Going back: 0.08 × 60 = 4.8 minutes, which rounds to 5 minutes. Any whole number of hours plus 5 minutes ends in .08: 1:05 = 1.08, 7:05 = 7.08, 8:05 = 8.08.
Payroll example
You work 3 hours 5 minutes at $19.25 an hour.
- Convert the time: 3 + 5 ÷ 60 = 3 + 0.08 = 3.08 hours.
- Multiply by the rate: 3.08 × $19.25 = $59.29.
Paying on the exact time (3 hours 5 minutes × $19.25) gives $59.35. The $0.06 difference comes from rounding 3.0833… to 3.08.
Typing 3:05 as 3.05 would pay $58.71 instead: $0.58 too little. Add up a whole week of clock times with the time card calculator.
Minutes near 5 in decimal
| Minutes | Decimal hours | Exact |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0.03 | 0.0333… |
| 3 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 4 | 0.07 | 0.0666… |
| 5 | 0.08 | 0.0833… |
| 6 | 0.10 | 0.1 |
| 7 | 0.12 | 0.1166… |
| 8 | 0.13 | 0.1333… |
See every value from 1 to 59 in the full minutes to decimal chart (printable).
Frequently asked questions
How do I write 5 minutes on a timesheet?
If the timesheet asks for decimal hours, write 0.08. If it asks for hours and minutes, write 0:05. For 3 hours 5 minutes, that is 3.08 in decimal or 3:05 in hours and minutes.
How many minutes is 0.08 hours?
0.08 × 60 = 4.8 minutes, which rounds to 5 minutes. The small difference comes from rounding 0.0833… to 0.08.