Question 1

How do I calculate work hours for a week?

Accepted Answer

Enter your start and end times for each workday, subtract your break duration, and add up the daily totals. Our calculator does this automatically — just input your times and it calculates the weekly total in hours:minutes and decimal format.

Question 2

How does overtime work in a work hours calculator?

Accepted Answer

Overtime is calculated when your total weekly hours exceed the threshold (default 40 hours). Overtime hours are multiplied by your overtime rate (default 1.5x) for pay estimates. The calculator separates regular hours from overtime hours automatically.

Question 3

How do I convert minutes to decimal hours?

Accepted Answer

Divide the number of minutes by 60. For example, 30 minutes = 0.50 hours, 15 minutes = 0.25 hours, and 45 minutes = 0.75 hours. Our calculator shows both hh:mm and decimal formats simultaneously.

Question 4

What is the 7-minute rule for time rounding?

Accepted Answer

The 7-minute rule (rounding to nearest 15 minutes) is a U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act provision. Clock times within 7 minutes of a quarter-hour round down; 8 minutes or more round up. Our calculator supports 5, 6, 10, and 15-minute rounding options.

Question 5

How do lunch breaks affect my work hours?

Accepted Answer

Unpaid lunch breaks are subtracted from your total work hours. Enter your break duration in minutes for each day, and the calculator deducts it from your daily total. Paid breaks should not be subtracted.

Question 6

What is the difference between 12-hour and 24-hour time format?

Accepted Answer

12-hour format uses AM and PM (e.g., 9:00 AM, 5:30 PM). 24-hour format (military time) runs from 00:00 to 23:59 without AM/PM (e.g., 09:00, 17:30). Our calculator supports both formats — just toggle your preference.

Question 7

How do I calculate my weekly pay from hours worked?

Accepted Answer

Multiply your regular hours by your hourly rate, then multiply overtime hours by your hourly rate times the overtime multiplier (usually 1.5x). Add both amounts for your total pay. Enter your hourly rate in the calculator for an instant estimate.

Question 8

Can I save my timesheet or share it?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your timesheet data is automatically saved in your browser (localStorage) and persists between visits. You can also copy your totals to the clipboard with one click, or print a clean timesheet using your browser's print function.

Question 9

How do I print my timesheet?

Accepted Answer

Use your browser's print function (Ctrl+P or Cmd+P). Our print styles hide all controls and show a clean, professional timesheet with your hours, breaks, and totals ready for payroll submission.

Question 10

Is this work hours calculator free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, WorkHoursCalc is completely free. No signup, no credit card, no account required. Use it as often as you need for any number of employees or time periods.

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