Formula for adding time

gmj12345 

Based on the information you've provided and the image you sent, here are two approaches to achieve your desired functionality in Excel:

Method 1: Using Text to Columns and Formulas

1. Convert input to text:

   • In cell A3, enter the time value as text (e.g., "15 minutes").

2. Split text into components:

   • In cell B3, use the TEXTSPLIT function (available in Excel 365) to separate the value and unit:
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   =TEXTSPLIT(A3, " ", 2)

    

   This extracts two parts: the number (before the space) and the unit (after the space).

3. Convert unit to hours:

   • In cell C3, use an IF statement to convert the unit to hours based on the extracted value:
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   =IF(B3="minutes", B2/60, IF(B3="seconds", B2/3600, B2))

    

   This checks the unit in B3 and applies the appropriate conversion factor:

   • Minutes: Divide by 60 to convert to hours.
   • Seconds: Divide by 3600 to convert to hours.
   • Otherwise, leave the value unchanged (assuming it's already in hours).

Method 2: Using VBA Macro

1. Create a macro:

   • Go to the Developer tab (if not visible, enable it in the File > Options > Customize Ribbon).
   • Click Insert > Module.

2. Add the following VBA code:

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   Function ConvertTime(timeValue As String) As Double
       Dim parts As Variant
       parts = Split(timeValue, " ")
       Select Case LCase(parts(1))
           Case "minutes"
               ConvertTime = Val(parts(0)) / 60
           Case "seconds"
               ConvertTime = Val(parts(0)) / 3600
           Case Else
               ConvertTime = Val(parts(0))
       End Select
   End Function

    

3. Use the function in cell B3:

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   =ConvertTime(A3)

    

Explanation:

• Method 1: This approach leverages Excel formulas to split the text input, extract the unit, and perform the conversion based on the unit.
• Method 2: This method uses a VBA macro to define a custom function ConvertTime that handles the separation, unit conversion, and returns the result in hours.

Choosing the method:

• Method 1 is simpler if you're comfortable with formulas and don't require extensive automation.
• Method 2 offers more flexibility and can be adapted for more complex scenarios but requires VBA knowledge.

Additional considerations:

• Ensure consistent formatting of the input time values (e.g., always include the unit).
• You can modify the formulas or macro to accommodate different units (e.g., days) if needed.
• Consider error handling in case of invalid input formats.

By implementing one of these methods, you can achieve the desired functionality of automatically converting user-entered time values with units (minutes, seconds) to hours in Excel,