Work Hours Calculator
Timesheet hours from clock-in/out, break, and days — with an optional 1.5× overtime sketch. Click any i for detail.
Shift
Start time
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Start
Clock-in. |
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End time
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End
Clock-out. Overnight shifts wrap past midnight. |
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Unpaid break (min)
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Break
Lunch or unpaid rest deducted from paid time. |
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Days this week
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Days
Repeats this shift for a weekly total / OT sketch. |
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Hourly wage ($) (optional)
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Wage
If set, weekly OT sketch uses 1.5× after 40 hours. |
How to use this calculator
- Enter start and end.
- Subtract unpaid break minutes.
- Set days/week for a weekly total.
- Optional: add wage for a 40-hour OT sketch.
Results explained
Overnight shifts that end before they start add 24 hours. OT here is a simple 40-hour weekly 1.5× model.
Quick reference: hours
Clock math.
| Item | Detail |
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| Paid minutes | end − start − break (wrap midnight) |
| Hours | minutes ÷ 60 |
| Weekly OT sketch | hours over 40 × 1.5 wage |
| True OT law | Varies — confirm with HR |
Salaried exempt roles may not use this pay sketch.
How the estimate is built
paid hours/day = ((end − start) − break) / 60, wrapping midnight.
Example scenario
9:00–17:30 minus 30 min break is 8.0 hours. Five days = 40 hours (no OT in the sketch).
FAQ
Does a 30-minute break always count?
Only if it’s unpaid. Paid breaks stay in worked time.
Daily OT?
Some states use daily OT. This sketch is weekly 40 only.
Multiple different shifts?
Run once per shift pattern and add.