In a message dated 97-03-31 17:25:31 EST, you write: << You HAVE to know what 0.31 hours is: just multiply 0.31 by 0.6. >> If he's asking - he doesn't, a descriptive answer would have been more informative. BTW Jon , speaking just for myself. I get a ton of e-mails a day (I read them all) if you could - instead of sending 5 or 6 one-liner messages a day could you group some together? Thanks, Kevin