Change the default task duration unit

In Project, the default task duration unit is days, but you can change it to be minutes, hours, weeks, or months:

1. Choose File > Options.

2. In the Project Options dialog box, choose Schedule.

3. Under Scheduling options for this project, in the Duration is entered in list, select a duration unit.

   

4. To use the same setting automatically in all future projects, select All New Projects in the Scheduling options for this project list.