Hours Calculator - Calculate Work Hours & Time Card
Free time clock calculator for employees, payroll, and timesheets. Calculate work hours, deduct breaks, and convert to decimal format.
Enter Work Hours
Enter your work times
Results will appear here instantly
How to Calculate Work Hours
This hours calculator helps you calculate work hours between clock in and clock out times. Perfect for:
- Employees tracking daily work hours
- Employers calculating payroll hours
- Freelancers logging billable hours
- Time card and timesheet management
- 1 Enter your clock in time (start time)
- 2 Enter your clock out time (end time)
- 3 Optionally add break time to deduct
- 4 Click Calculate to see your net work hours
Time Card Calculator & Timesheet Features
Our hours calculator doubles as a time card calculator for tracking work hours.
Daily Hours
Calculate daily work hours automatically from clock in/out times.
Weekly Total
Track weekly work hours (40-hour work week standard).
Overtime
Calculate overtime hours (over 40 hours/week).
Convert Hours to Decimal for Payroll
Most payroll hours calculator systems require decimal hours, not clock format.
Quick Conversion Chart
Common Work Hours
⚠️ Why This Matters for Payroll
If you worked 7 hours 36 minutes, that's 7.6 decimal hours, not 7.36 hours! Wrong conversion = wrong paycheck.
Formula: Hours + (Minutes ÷ 60) = Decimal Hours
Calculate Work Hours with Breaks
Most employees get unpaid lunch breaks. Our calculator lets you deduct break time automatically.
Full-Time (8-hour shift)
Part-Time (6-hour shift)
Night Shift (Overnight)
Who Uses Our Hours Calculator?
Employers
Calculate payroll hours accurately for all employees. Track overtime and labor costs.
Employees
Verify your work hours are accurate. Calculate expected paycheck before payday.
Freelancers
Log billable hours for client invoicing. Convert to decimal for hourly rate calculations.
HR Managers
Process time card data for payroll. Generate timesheet reports.
Restaurant Staff
Track shift hours with variable schedules. Account for split shifts and breaks.
Remote Workers
Log daily work hours from home. Maintain accurate time records.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate my work hours?
Enter your clock in time and clock out time. The calculator automatically computes the hours worked. Deduct break time if unpaid.
What is 7.5 hours in clock time?
7.5 decimal hours = 7 hours 30 minutes (7:30 in clock format). Formula: 0.5 × 60 = 30 minutes.
How many hours is a full-time job?
Standard full-time = 40 hours per week (8 hours/day × 5 days). Some industries: 37.5 or 35 hours/week.
How do I calculate overtime hours?
Federal law: Hours over 40/week = overtime (paid at 1.5× rate). Example: 45 hours worked = 40 regular + 5 overtime.
What if I work night shifts?
The calculator handles overnight shifts automatically. Example: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM = 8 hours.
How do I convert hours to decimal for payroll?
Divide minutes by 60: Hours + (Minutes ÷ 60). Example: 7h 36m = 7 + (36÷60) = 7.6 decimal hours.