1. What is the Hours Worked Calculator?

The Hours Worked Calculator helps you determine the actual time spent working by subtracting break time from your total time at work. It's useful for employees tracking work hours or employers calculating payroll.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple formula:

Where:

• Start Time — When your work period begins
• End Time — When your work period ends
• Breaks — Total break time in hours

Explanation: The calculator first calculates the total time between start and end, then subtracts any break time to determine actual working hours.

3. Importance of Calculating Work Hours

Details: Accurate work hour calculation is essential for proper payroll processing, overtime calculation, productivity measurement, and compliance with labor laws.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your start and end times in 24-hour format (or AM/PM depending on your system settings). Enter break time in hours (e.g., 0.5 for 30 minutes). The calculator will compute your net working hours.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What time format should I use?
A: Use the time picker or enter time in HH:MM format (e.g., 09:00 or 17:30).

Q2: How should I enter break time?
A: Enter total break time in hours. For multiple breaks, sum them up (e.g., 0.5 for 30 minutes + 0.25 for 15 minutes = 0.75 hours).

Q3: What if I work overnight?
A: The calculator automatically handles overnight shifts (e.g., 22:00 to 06:00).

Q4: Does this account for unpaid lunch breaks?
A: Yes, include all unpaid break time in the breaks field.

Q5: Can I use this for multiple days?
A: This calculates hours for a single work period. For multiple days, calculate each day separately and sum the results.