How to convert 50 minutes to decimal
Decimal hours = minutes ÷ 60, so 50 ÷ 60 = 0.8333…, which rounds to 0.83.
Going back: 0.83 × 60 = 49.8 minutes, which rounds to 50 minutes. Any whole number of hours plus 50 minutes ends in .83: 1:50 = 1.83, 7:50 = 7.83, 8:50 = 8.83.
Payroll example
You work 5 hours 50 minutes at $20.00 an hour.
- Convert the time: 5 + 50 ÷ 60 = 5 + 0.83 = 5.83 hours.
- Multiply by the rate: 5.83 × $20.00 = $116.60.
Paying on the exact time (5 hours 50 minutes × $20.00) gives $116.67. The $0.07 difference comes from rounding 5.8333… to 5.83.
Typing 5:50 as 5.50 would pay $110.00 instead: $6.60 too little. Add up a whole week of clock times with the time card calculator.
Minutes near 50 in decimal
| Minutes | Decimal hours | Exact |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 52 | 0.87 | 0.8666… |
| 53 | 0.88 | 0.8833… |
See every value from 1 to 59 in the full minutes to decimal chart (printable).
Frequently asked questions
How do I write 50 minutes on a timesheet?
If the timesheet asks for decimal hours, write 0.83. If it asks for hours and minutes, write 0:50. For 5 hours 50 minutes, that is 5.83 in decimal or 5:50 in hours and minutes.
How many minutes is 0.83 hours?
0.83 × 60 = 49.8 minutes, which rounds to 50 minutes. The small difference comes from rounding 0.8333… to 0.83.