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Read the labor time
Use the flat rate time assigned to the operation, such as 0.3 hours for an 18-minute target.
Free technician tool
Flat rate hours to minutes calculator.
Enter the labor time on the repair order, see the exact clock time, and start a countdown that matches the job.
- No account required
- Works with decimal labor times such as .3 or 1.5
- Includes a three-second alarm when time expires
Convert and start a timer
One flat rate hour equals 60 clock minutes.
Enter a number from 0.1 through 24.Clock time18 minutes
Total minutes18
00:18:00
Ready for .3 hours
Quick reference
Common flat rate hour conversions.
Multiply flat rate hours by 60 to convert the labor time into clock minutes.
| Flat rate | Clock time | Flat rate | Clock time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 hour | 6 minutes | 0.6 hour | 36 minutes |
| 0.2 hour | 12 minutes | 0.7 hour | 42 minutes |
| 0.3 hour | 18 minutes | 0.8 hour | 48 minutes |
| 0.4 hour | 24 minutes | 0.9 hour | 54 minutes |
| 0.5 hour | 30 minutes | 1.0 hour | 60 minutes |
| 1.2 hours | 72 minutes | 1.5 hours | 90 minutes |
| 1.8 hours | 108 minutes | 2.0 hours | 120 minutes |
How it works
Turn book time into a real clock target.
Flat rate time is expressed as a decimal portion of an hour. The decimal is not the same number of minutes.
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Multiply by 60
Multiply the decimal labor time by 60 minutes. For example, 0.3 x 60 equals 18 minutes.
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Track the target
Use the countdown as a pacing reference while still following safe, complete repair procedures.
Flat rate hours x 60 = clock minutes
Questions
Flat rate time explained.
How many minutes is 0.3 flat rate hours?
0.3 flat rate hours equals 18 clock minutes. Multiply 0.3 by 60 to get 18.
How many minutes is 0.5 flat rate hours?
0.5 flat rate hours equals 30 clock minutes because one-half of a 60-minute hour is 30 minutes.
Is 0.8 hours the same as 80 minutes?
No. Flat rate time is a decimal portion of an hour. 0.8 multiplied by 60 equals 48 minutes.
Does the timer prove how long a repair took?
No. The timer is a pacing tool based on the entered labor time. Actual repair time, documentation, safety checks, and shop procedures should still be recorded separately.
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