Converting text to time

[Hoareman]

I have extracted date from a radiology programme that has times of exams but it is shown in DD HH MM format (days, hours, minutes)

I would like to easily convert this to a time format so I can find minimum, maximum and average time values. I have over 5000 data entries so I would prefer not to do this all manually.

For instance, how would i convert text of 00D 01H 46M (in cell A1) into a time format showing hh:mm.

[alansidman]

In B1 =MID(A1,5,2) &":"&MID(A1,9,2)

[Rick Rothstein]

Based on which forum and the way you asked your question, I am guessing you want a formula solution. If so, give this formula a try...

=0+SUBSTITUTE(MID(A1,5,6),"H ",":")

Note: You will have to format the cell you put this formula in with the time display format of your choosing before you copy it down or across (depending on how your data is laid out).

[Hoareman]

Amazing! Worked first time. Thank you very much

[alansidman]

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