Work Hours Calculator
Calculate paid work duration from start, end and unpaid break time.
Results are provided for general informational use. Verify important financial, health or legal figures before relying on them.
About this Work Hours Calculator
The Work Hours Calculator measures a shift from start time to end time and subtracts an optional unpaid break. It also handles a shift that passes midnight, making it useful for simple timesheet checks.
For related tasks, try Pomodoro Timer, Time Duration Calculator or Hours & Minutes to Decimal.
How the calculation works
The raw duration is calculated in minutes. If the end time is earlier, the tool assumes the shift ends the next day. Break minutes are then subtracted from the duration.
How to use it
- Enter shift start and end times.
- Enter unpaid break minutes, if any.
- Calculate to see paid hours and total paid minutes.
Practical example
A 09:00 to 17:30 shift with a 30-minute break produces 8 paid hours.
Frequently asked questions
Can it handle a night shift?
Yes. An end time earlier than the start is treated as the following day.
Can the break exceed the shift?
No. The calculator will flag an invalid paid duration.
Does it calculate overtime pay?
No. It only calculates time duration.
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