Weekly Time Card Calculator
Enter your clock-in/out times and breaks to calculate total hours worked.
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Break (Min) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 0.00 | |||
| Tuesday | 0.00 | |||
| Wednesday | 0.00 | |||
| Thursday | 0.00 | |||
| Friday | 0.00 | |||
| Saturday | 0.00 | |||
| Sunday | 0.00 |
How to Calculate Your Time Card Manually
Calculating your work hours accurately is essential for ensuring you are paid correctly for your labor. To calculate hours worked between two times, follow these steps:
- Convert times to 24-hour format: If you started at 8:00 AM and finished at 5:00 PM, 5:00 PM becomes 17:00.
- Subtract the start time from the end time: 17:00 minus 08:00 equals 9 hours.
- Subtract break time: Convert your break into hours. For example, a 30-minute break is 0.5 hours. 9 hours – 0.5 hours = 8.5 hours.
- Sum the week: Repeat this for every day worked in the pay period and add them together.
The Importance of Accurate Time Tracking
Using a digital time card calculator reduces human error, which is common when dealing with base-60 time math. For example, adding 45 minutes and 30 minutes results in 1 hour and 15 minutes, not 75 minutes in a standard decimal format (1.25 hours). This calculator handles those conversions automatically to ensure precision for payroll processing.
– Start: 08:30 AM
– End: 05:15 PM (17:15)
– Break: 45 Minutes
– Logic: (17:15 – 08:30) = 8 hours 45 minutes total.
– 8h 45m – 45m break = 8.00 net hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate overtime?
Most labor laws define overtime as any hours worked over 40 in a single workweek. Once your weekly total exceeds 40.00, the remaining hours are typically paid at a "time and a half" rate.
Should I include lunch breaks?
In many regions, unpaid lunch breaks are deducted from the total shift time. If your employer provides a paid lunch, you should enter "0" in the break column.