GUIDE · 2026-07-23
How to use the Time Card Calculator
A time card subtracts unpaid breaks from clock-time differences, and an overnight shift changes calendar day. Each row is calculated in minutes before weekly hours and payroll decimals are shown.
How it works
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Step-by-step
- 01Enter clock-in and clock-out for each worked day.
- 02Enter only break minutes that should be unpaid.
- 03Review daily paid time, weekly hours and decimal hours.
Worked example
INPUTMonday–Friday 9:00 AM–5:30 PM; 30 unpaid minutes daily
RESULT8 paid hours per day; 40 hours = 40.0000 decimal hours
A 10:00 PM–6:30 AM entry is treated as overnight.Limits and checks
- Do not subtract a break that your employer treats as paid.
- The tool totals time and does not determine legal overtime eligibility.
Useful examples
- Total a weekly timesheet
- Calculate an overnight shift
- Prepare decimal hours for payroll
Frequently asked questions
What happens when a shift crosses midnight?
An end time earlier than the start is treated as clock-out on the following day.
Are breaks paid?
Entered break minutes are treated as unpaid and deducted. Check your employer's policy for paid breaks.
Does this determine overtime eligibility?
No. It totals time only and does not determine legal eligibility for overtime pay.