How to Use the Work Hours Calculator
Our timesheet calculator is designed for simplicity and accuracy. Follow these steps to calculate your total work hours:
- 1. Enter Your Times: For each day you worked, enter the time you started and the time you finished. You can use formats like "9:00 AM", "17:30", or simply "5pm".
- 2. Input Break Time: Enter your total unpaid break time for the day in minutes. The calculator defaults to 30 minutes, but you can change this to 0 or any other number.
- 3. See Instant Results: The "Total Hours" for each day and the grand total at the bottom will update automatically as you type.
- 4. Add or Reset: Use the "+ Add Day" button if you work more than five days a week. Use the "Reset Sheet" button to clear all entries and start over.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my total hours in a decimal format?
Payroll systems almost always use decimal hours to calculate pay. For example, 8 hours and 30 minutes is 8.5 hours. Our calculator provides both the decimal total for timesheets and a clear breakdown in "hours and minutes" for easy understanding.
How do I calculate overtime?
This tool calculates your total hours worked. You can use this total to determine your overtime. For example, if your work week is 40 hours and the calculator shows a total of 45.5 hours, you would have 5.5 hours of overtime. We plan to add a dedicated overtime feature in the future.
Is my data saved?
No. For your privacy and security, all data you enter is processed in your browser and is never saved to our server. If you close or refresh the page, the data will be gone.