Work Hours Calculator
Hours worked in a shift, with breaks and pay.
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ⓘ Live results
Results
- Hours worked
- 8h 15m
- Decimal hours
- 8.25
- Gross pay for the shift
- $181.5
- Weekly hours
- 41.25
- Weekly gross pay
- $907.5
Quick answer
Shift hours are the clock-out time minus clock-in minus unpaid break minutes.
Hours = (out − in) − break
How to use the Work Hours Calculator
- 1Enter clock-in and clock-out times in 24-hour format.
- 2Deduct any unpaid break.
- 3Add your hourly rate for gross pay.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Clock in08:30 HH:MM
- Clock out17:15 HH:MM
- Unpaid break30 minutes
- Hourly rate22 $
- Days per week5
Results
- Hours worked8h 15m
- Decimal hours8.25
- Gross pay for the shift$181.5
- Weekly hours41.25
- Weekly gross pay$907.5
Frequently asked questions
How do I handle overnight shifts?
Enter the times as normal — a clock-out earlier than clock-in is treated as the next day.
Why decimal hours?
Payroll systems bill in decimals: 8h 45m is 8.75 hours, not 8.45.
About this calculator
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