Try the calculator
Open calculator →Work Hours Calculator
Use your own values after reviewing the examples below.
Start with elapsed shift time
Find the time from clock-in to clock-out before subtracting any unpaid breaks.
Subtract the unpaid lunch
Paid minutes = elapsed minutes − unpaid break minutes
A 30-minute lunch removes 0.50 hour; a 45-minute lunch removes 0.75 hour; a 60-minute lunch removes 1.00 hour.
Example
8:15 AM to 4:45 PM is 8.5 elapsed hours. Subtract a 30-minute lunch and paid time is 8.0 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Can I calculate my own schedule?
Yes. Open the linked calculator and enter your own values.
Are decimal hours the same as hours and minutes?
They represent the same duration in different formats. For example, 7 hours 30 minutes equals 7.50 decimal hours.