📖 How to Use This Hours Calculator
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Enter start and end times - Input your clock-in and clock-out times using 24-hour format.
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Add break time - Enter your lunch break or rest breaks in hours and minutes.
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Set hourly rate and overtime multiplier - Enter your pay rate and overtime rate.
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Click "Calculate Work Hours" - Get total hours, regular hours, overtime hours, and total pay.
⏰ Understanding Work Hours Calculation
Proper time tracking is essential for accurate payroll, project billing, and labor law compliance.
📊 Work Hours Formula
Total Hours = (End Time - Start Time) - Break Time
Regular Hours = min(Total Hours, 8)
Overtime Hours = max(0, Total Hours - 8)
Total Pay = (Regular × Rate) + (Overtime × Rate × Overtime Mult)
💡 Tips for Accurate Time Tracking
- Use 24-hour format for consistency
- Record breaks in minutes for precision
- Overnight shifts are automatically handled
- Keep a daily log to avoid missing hours
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How does the calculator handle overnight shifts?
The calculator automatically detects if end time is earlier than start time and adds 24 hours to calculate overnight shifts correctly.
What is the standard overtime rate?
Under US FLSA, overtime is 1.5x (time and a half) for hours worked over 8 hours per day.
Does break time count as paid time?
Meal breaks are typically unpaid, while short rest breaks are paid. Our calculator deducts break hours you enter.