Work Hours Calculator
Calculate work hours, shift totals, breaks, weekly timesheets, and overtime instantly. Add multiple days, export a CSV summary, and track paid hours with a clear breakdown.
Enter start time, end time, and break duration for one or more days to calculate timesheet totals and overtime.
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How to Use the Work Hours Calculator
- Enter a start time, end time, and break duration for each day you want to track.
- Add multiple rows for weekly timesheet totals or shift planning.
- Click calculate to see total paid hours, breaks, regular time, and overtime.
- Use export CSV to download a simple timesheet summary for records or payroll prep.
How Work Hour Calculation Works
Work hour calculation usually starts with the time between shift start and end, then subtracts unpaid breaks. For weekly timesheets, daily totals are added together to show overall worked time and possible overtime.
Timesheet tracking
Employees, freelancers, managers, and payroll teams often use timesheets to record shift duration, paid hours, unpaid breaks, and overtime. Keeping start and end times consistent reduces payroll mistakes and schedule disputes.
Break deductions explained
Break deductions remove unpaid time from the total shift span. For example, a 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM shift with a 30-minute break counts as 8 hours worked, not 8.5 hours.
Work hour compliance
Compliance rules vary by employer and region, but accurate work-hour tracking helps with overtime review, payroll accuracy, attendance checks, and shift planning. Overnight shifts should also be handled carefully, which this tool supports automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate work hours?
Enter start and end time plus breaks.
Is this tool free?
Yes.
Can I calculate weekly hours?
Yes.
Does it subtract breaks?
Yes.