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Jira Time Format Converter

Convert Jira's time notation (1w 2d 3h 30m) to hours, decimal days, or minutes — and back. Paste a full column of values to convert in bulk.

Match your Jira project settings
Jira time values
Output format
Hours (decimal) Minutes Days (decimal) Full breakdown
Input format
Hours (decimal) Minutes Days (decimal)
Jira time format

How to use

Paste one Jira time value per line into the input box and click Convert. You can paste directly from a Jira column, spreadsheet cell, or anywhere else — the converter handles it line by line and outputs a matching list you can paste straight back in.

The Hours per day and Days per week settings should match your Jira project configuration. The defaults (8h/day, 5d/week) are Jira's own defaults. If your team uses 7.5h days, change it once and all conversions update.

For bulk conversion, paste an entire spreadsheet column of Jira values. Each line is converted independently and the output preserves the same line order, so you can paste results back into a spreadsheet without realigning.

On the Hours → Jira tab, use the Input format chips to tell the converter what unit your numbers are in — hours, raw minutes, or decimal days. This is useful when copying from timesheets or spreadsheets that use different units.

Format reference

UnitMeaningDefault valueExample
wWeeks5 days2w = 80h
dDays8 hours3d = 24h
hHours60 minutes4h = 4h
mMinutes30m = 0.5h

Frequently asked questions

Why does Jira use this time format?

Jira's time tracking uses weeks, days, hours, and minutes rather than decimal hours because it maps to how people think about project schedules. A sprint is measured in days and weeks, not 37.5-hour blocks. The downside is that it's not directly comparable to decimal hours used in spreadsheets, timesheets, or other tools — which is what this converter is for.

Can I change what "1d" means?

Yes — use the Hours per day setting at the top of the page. In Jira, this is configured per-project under Project Settings → Time Tracking. Common values are 8h (default), 7.5h, or 7h depending on your organisation's working day.

Does the converter handle spaces between units?

Yes. 1w2d3h30m, 1w 2d 3h 30m, and 1w 2d are all handled identically. Units can be upper or lower case.

How do I convert a whole Jira column?

In Jira or your spreadsheet, select the time-logged column and copy it. Paste directly into the input box — each row lands on its own line. Click Convert and the output matches the same row order, ready to paste back.

What happens with partial values like 1.5d?

Decimal values are supported: 1.5d is treated as 12 hours (at 8h/day default). Jira itself doesn't always display decimal units, but this converter handles them correctly on input.