You might need them for use in other formulas, for a timesheet, or for your own preference.

Here are a few ways to convert time todecimals in Excel.

you’re free to use whichever method you’re most comfortable with or works best for you.

Format Cells in the shortcut menu

choose the cell or range, right-click, and pick “Format Cells.”

Choose the Number tab and pick “Time” on the left.

Right-hit the cell(s) and pick “Format Cells.”

Format Cells as Time in Excel

Choose the Number tab and pick “Number” on the left.

This lets you display 624.00 as 624.

You’re then ready to start converting.

Format Cells as Number in Excel

Here, we have our time in cell A2.

Convert Using the CONVERT Function

Another option for getting decimals fortimes in Excelis with the CONVERT function.

This versatile function lets you convert times, measurements, weights, and more.

Multiplication conversions

For thefromargument, you’ll use “day.”

Convert Using Time Function Formulas

This last method usesExcel’s time functions.

Although the formulas are much lengthier than those above, it’s still another option you might prefer.

CONVERT function formula for hours

Here, you’ll use the HOUR, MINUTE, and SECOND functions with a combination of calculations.

Converting time to decimals in Excel sounds more difficult than it is.

CONVERT function formula for minutes

Time function formula for hours

Time function formula for minutes

Time function formula for seconds