Convert days to hours quickly and accurately with our free days to hours calculator. Whether you're planning project timelines, tracking deadlines, or calculating time durations, this tool provides instant, reliable conversions for any number of days.
Complete Guide to Days to Hours Conversion
How to use the converter:
- Enter the number of days in the input field
- View the automatic conversion to hours instantly
- Get accurate results with no signup or registration required
The calculator works with whole days, fractional days, and any value you need to convert days to hours.
How to Convert Days to Hours
Days to Hours Formula
Converting days to hours uses a simple multiplication formula:
Hours = Days × 24Important: You multiply by 24 because there are 24 hours in one standard day. This calculation is based on calendar days, not working days or business days. The days to hours formula applies universally for all time conversion needs.
Common Examples
Here are the most frequently searched days to hours conversions:
- 1 day to hours = 24 hours
- 2 days to hours = 48 hours
- 3 days to hours = 72 hours
- 4 days to hours = 96 hours
- 5 days to hours = 120 hours
- 7 days to hours = 168 hours (1 week)
- 10 days to hours = 240 hours
- 14 days to hours = 336 hours (2 weeks)
- 30 days to hours = 720 hours
Days to Hours and Minutes
When converting fractional days or when you need the result with remaining minutes, here's how to handle the conversion:
Example: 2.5 days
- Multiply 2.5 by 24 = 60 hours
- Result: 2.5 days = 60 hours
Example with minutes: 2.75 days
- Multiply 2.75 by 24 = 66 hours
- Or express as: 2 days, 18 hours (since 0.75 days = 18 hours)
Days to Hours Conversion Chart
Use this quick reference table for instant conversions:
| Days | Hours | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 | 6 | Quarter day |
| 0.5 | 12 | Half day |
| 1 | 24 | One day |
| 2 | 48 | Two days |
| 3 | 72 | Three days |
| 4 | 96 | Four days |
| 5 | 120 | Five days |
| 7 | 168 | One week |
| 14 | 336 | Two weeks |
| 30 | 720 | Approximately one month |
| 365 | 8,760 | One year |
How to Convert Days to Hours in Excel
To convert days to hours in Excel, use this simple formula:
=A1*24Instructions:
- Replace A1 with the cell containing your days value
- Press Enter to calculate
- The result displays in hours
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you convert days to hours?
To convert days to hours, multiply the number of days by 24. Since one day contains 24 hours, this multiplication gives you the total hours. For example, 5 days × 24 = 120 hours.
How many hours are in 3 days?
There are 72 hours in 3 days. You can verify this by multiplying: 3 days × 24 hours/day = 72 hours.
Is converting days to hours multiplying or dividing?
Converting days to hours requires multiplying by 24, not dividing. You multiply because you're converting from a larger unit (days) to a smaller unit (hours).
Are calendar days the same as working days?
No, calendar days and working days are different. This days to hours converter uses standard 24-hour calendar days. Working days (or business days) typically refer to weekdays only (Monday through Friday) and exclude weekends and holidays.
Quick Reference: To convert any number of days to hours, simply multiply by 24. Bookmark this days to hours converter for instant access whenever you need accurate time conversions for projects, schedules, or planning.