Change time h:mm to a decimal number based on hours

[Guest]

We have a spreadsheet with columns for time started and time finished. The
data shows up as hh:mm. A third column is the difference between these first
two, showing total hours and minutes spent on the task. How can I show the
data in the third column as hours to two decimal places?

 

[Guest]

Hi,

Just multiply it by 24 and format as a regular number

Cheers

 

[Pete_UK]

Try this:

=(B1-A1)*24

and format the cell as Number with 2dp. Copy down as necessary.

Hope this helps.

Pete

 

[Guest]

=ROUND((Finish-Start)*24,2)

 

[Guest]

Thanks to all for their help! I did not anticipate such a quick response, and
you saved me a lot of time.

 

[Guest]

Thank you for your assistance.
Your quick answer was right on point.

 

[Guest]

Your help is greatly appreciated.

=ROUND((Finish-Start)*24,2)