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Clock hour is the time as
recorded per clock reading. Usually, we
follow clock hours for tasks like the time spent attending to a particular task
or for project management activities. If
the clock hour is recorded as 7 hours and 30 minutes, then in the decimal
format the same is equal to 7.50 hours.
The 30-minute portion becomes .50 because 30 minutes is equal to 1/2
hour or .50 hours in decimal format.
The Decimal system always
represents a duration and not a specific point in time. The decimal number of hours allows time to be
expressed as a fraction of a day, enabling mathematical comparison, data
analysis, and calculations with other numerical values. Decimal hours are frequently used in
accounting for payrolls and hourly billing.
It is a common way to calculate the total time worked when you want to
generate payroll or determine the total time spent on a project by using a
timesheet. It will help to sort or
analyze the hours using a common spreadsheet.
Whereas the clock hours have limitations in addition, to sorting and
other data analysis activities.
How to Calculate
Decimal Hour from Clock Hour
The formula to calculate
clock hour to decimal hour is as follows.
Number of minutes / 60
It converts minutes to
decimals. If we worked for 15 mins then
per clock hour it is 15 mins and per decimal hours, it is .25 hours. Here are the examples.
15 minutes =15/60 = .25 hours
30 minutes = 30/60 = 0.50
hours
Converting a large hour
to decimal
To convert a large unit of
time into a decimal unit, the conversion factor must be multiplied. For example, to convert hours to minutes, the
number of hours is multiplied by 60, and add the minutes and then divide by 60.
4 hours 30 minutes =270/60 = 4.5 hours
The 12-hour or 24-hour
format is the most used in daily life, as it provides a clear and convenient
way to express a specific time. To
perform mathematical calculations with time, it is recommended to use decimal
hours, which requires converting units.
There are various online calculators available, such as
https://www.calculatorsoup.com/calculators/time/time-to-decimal-calculator.php
for converting minutes to decimal time, which can assist with the conversion
process. The key to achieving a
successful conversion is using the correct conversion factors and having a
thorough understanding of the units being converted.
The timesheet report as
provided in Smart Admin displays both clock hours and decimal hours.
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