Time Calculator for Work
Calculate your daily work hours, excluding breaks, for accurate payroll tracking.
How to Use the Work Time Calculator
Whether you are an hourly employee, a freelancer, or a manager tracking team productivity, knowing exactly how many hours have been worked is crucial. This calculator simplifies the process of subtracting breaks from shift times.
Calculation Steps:
- Step 1: Enter your starting time (e.g., 8:30 AM).
- Step 2: Enter your clock-out time (e.g., 5:15 PM).
- Step 3: Input the total duration of unpaid breaks in minutes.
- Step 4: Click "Calculate" to see your net work hours in both standard and decimal formats.
Understanding Decimal Hours
Most payroll systems use decimal hours rather than hours and minutes. For example, 7 hours and 30 minutes is represented as 7.5 hours. Our calculator automatically converts your time to ensure your timesheet matches your paycheck.
| Minutes | Decimal Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 15 Minutes | 0.25 |
| 30 Minutes | 0.50 |
| 45 Minutes | 0.75 |
| 60 Minutes | 1.00 |
Practical Examples
Example A: Standard Office Shift
If you start at 09:00 and finish at 17:30 with a 45-minute lunch break:
1. Gross time: 8 hours 30 minutes (8.5 hours).
2. Subtract break: 8.5 – 0.75 = 7.75 net hours.
3. Result: 7 hours and 45 minutes.
Example B: The Late Shift
If you start at 22:00 (10 PM) and finish at 06:00 (6 AM) the next day with a 30-minute break:
1. Gross time: 8 hours.
2. Subtract break: 8 – 0.5 = 7.5 net hours.
3. Result: 7 hours and 30 minutes.
Why Track Work Hours Carefully?
Accurate time tracking prevents "time theft" and ensures employees are compensated fairly for overtime. It also helps businesses analyze project costs and labor efficiency. For freelancers, this is the primary way to bill clients accurately for billable hours.