Work Hours Calculator
Hours worked in a shift, with breaks and pay.
Enter your values
Enter the clock in in HH:MM.
Enter the clock out in HH:MM.
Enter the unpaid break in minutes.
Enter the hourly rate in $.
Enter the days per week you are working with.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Hours worked
- 8h 15m
- Decimal hours
- 8.25
- Gross pay for the shift
- $181.5
- Weekly hours
- 41.25
- Weekly gross pay
- $907.5
Quick answer
Shift hours are the clock-out time minus clock-in minus unpaid break minutes.
Hours = (out − in) − break
At a glance
| What it does | Hours worked in a shift, with breaks and pay. |
|---|---|
| Category | Date & Time |
| Inputs needed | Clock in, Clock out, Unpaid break, Hourly rate, Days per week |
| Main output | Hours worked |
| Formula | Hours = (out − in) − break |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Work Hours Calculator
- 1Enter clock-in and clock-out times in 24-hour format.
- 2Deduct any unpaid break.
- 3Add your hourly rate for gross pay.
Inputs explained
- Clock in(HH:MM)
- Enter the clock in in HH:MM.
- Clock out(HH:MM)
- Enter the clock out in HH:MM.
- Unpaid break(minutes)
- Enter the unpaid break in minutes.
- Hourly rate($)
- Enter the hourly rate in $.
- Days per week
- Enter the days per week you are working with.
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.
What do I need to enter into the Work Hours Calculator?
Just 5 values: clock in, clock out, unpaid break, hourly rate, days per week. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Work Hours Calculator work out the answer?
Shift hours are the clock-out time minus clock-in minus unpaid break minutes. It applies the formula Hours = (out − in) − break and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Work Hours Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
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