How to convert 8 minutes to decimal
Decimal hours = minutes ÷ 60, so 8 ÷ 60 = 0.1333…, which rounds to 0.13.
Going back: 0.13 × 60 = 7.8 minutes, which rounds to 8 minutes. Any whole number of hours plus 8 minutes ends in .13: 1:08 = 1.13, 7:08 = 7.13, 8:08 = 8.13.
Payroll example
You work 5 hours 8 minutes at $22.75 an hour.
- Convert the time: 5 + 8 ÷ 60 = 5 + 0.13 = 5.13 hours.
- Multiply by the rate: 5.13 × $22.75 = $116.71.
Paying on the exact time (5 hours 8 minutes × $22.75) gives $116.78. The $0.07 difference comes from rounding 5.1333… to 5.13.
Typing 5:08 as 5.08 would pay $115.57 instead: $1.14 too little. Add up a whole week of clock times with the time card calculator.
Minutes near 8 in decimal
| Minutes | Decimal hours | Exact |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0.08 | 0.0833… |
| 6 | 0.10 | 0.1 |
| 7 | 0.12 | 0.1166… |
| 8 | 0.13 | 0.1333… |
| 9 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| 10 | 0.17 | 0.1666… |
| 11 | 0.18 | 0.1833… |
See every value from 1 to 59 in the full minutes to decimal chart (printable).
Frequently asked questions
How do I write 8 minutes on a timesheet?
If the timesheet asks for decimal hours, write 0.13. If it asks for hours and minutes, write 0:08. For 5 hours 8 minutes, that is 5.13 in decimal or 5:08 in hours and minutes.
How many minutes is 0.13 hours?
0.13 × 60 = 7.8 minutes, which rounds to 8 minutes. The small difference comes from rounding 0.1333… to 0.13.