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Online Work Hours Calculator
Calculate your total work hours quickly and accurately by entering start times, end times, and break durations with our easy-to-use online calculator.
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| TIME CARD | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Break | Total | Total decimal |
| Monday | 08:30 AM | 05:30 PM | 01:00 | 08:00 | 8.00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 AM | 06:30 PM | 01:00 | 09:00 | 9.00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 AM | 06:30 PM | 01:00 | 08:00 | 8.00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 AM | 06:00 PM | 01:00 | 08:00 | 8.00 |
| Friday | 09:00 AM | 05:30 PM | 01:00 | 07:30 | 7.50 |
| Saturday | 09:30 AM | 12:30 PM | 00:30 | 02:30 | 2.50 |
| Sunday | - | - | - | - | - |
| REG | 40:00 | 40.00 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OT | 03:00 | 3.00 | |
| Total | 43:00 | 43.00 |
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What Is This Tool?
This Work Hours Calculator computes the total time worked by subtracting break durations from the difference between start and end times. It supports calculating hours for single or multiple shifts, offering precise totals useful for payroll, scheduling, and time tracking.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the start time for your shift in the provided field
- Input the corresponding end time for your work period
- Specify the duration of any unpaid breaks taken during the shift
- If applicable, add multiple shifts and their breaks separately
- Click the calculate button to get your total hours worked
- Review the result shown in decimal hours for accuracy
Key Features
- Calculates total work hours by considering shift start and end times minus unpaid breaks
- Supports multiple shifts and aggregate break times in a single calculation
- Converts time inputs into decimal hours for precise results
- Ideal for employees, managers, and contractors tracking daily or weekly hours
- Browser-based and easy to use without requiring downloads or installation
Examples
- For a shift starting at 8:30 AM and ending at 5:00 PM with a 45-minute break, the calculation works as follows: Shift Length = 5:00 - 8:30 = 8.5 hours; Work Hours = 8.5 - 0.75 = 7.75 hours.
- If you work multiple shifts in one day, add each start and end time along with breaks, then the calculator sums all intervals and subtracts total break time for your total hours.
Common Use Cases
- Employees tracking daily or weekly hours for payroll or attendance
- Managers verifying team work hours for scheduling and payroll processing
- Freelancers and contractors monitoring billable hours for clients
- HR departments ensuring accurate time records for compliance
- Gig workers calculating total worked hours for payment calculations
Tips & Best Practices
- Always enter break durations as unpaid time to get correct net work hours
- Use the calculator for each day or week to maintain accurate records
- Double-check start and end times for correct AM/PM entries to avoid errors
- For multiple shifts, ensure all break times are accounted for and input accurately
- Keep consistent time format inputs to prevent calculation mistakes
Limitations
- This tool assumes all breaks are unpaid and must be entered manually
- It does not handle overtime calculations or special rounding policies
- No support for differential pay rates or complex payroll rules
- Requires users to input times accurately for valid results
- Not designed to replace formal payroll or time management software
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I calculate hours for multiple shifts with this calculator?
- Yes, you can input multiple start and end times along with their breaks, and the calculator sums all worked hours for an accurate total.
- Does the calculator account for paid breaks?
- No, this calculator assumes all breaks entered are unpaid and subtracts them from total work hours.
- How precise is the time calculation?
- The calculator uses minute-level precision and converts times into decimal hours for accurate results.
- Is this tool suitable for calculating overtime pay?
- No, the calculator does not factor in overtime rules or pay rates; it simply calculates total worked hours minus breaks.
Key Terminology
- Start Time
- The exact time when a work shift begins.
- End Time
- The exact time when a work shift ends.
- Break Duration
- The amount of unpaid time taken away from total worked hours.
- Total Hours
- The final calculated time worked after subtracting breaks from shift durations.