Decimal hours
Converts 8 h 30 m to 8.5 for payroll.
Time Calculator
Hours Calculator — Time Card & Work Hours
Enter start and end time plus break minutes to get total hours worked and decimal hours. Add an hourly rate to estimate pay. Handles overnight shifts.
Duration
7h 30m
Decimal hours
7.50
Enter a pay rate to estimate earnings.
What is the hours calculator?
Enter your clock-in and clock-out times plus any break, and it computes hours worked in both h:m and decimal hours (e.g. 8.5 hours). Decimal hours are what payroll uses, and adding an hourly rate estimates your pay.
How to use
- 1 Enter start and end times.
- 2 Enter break minutes.
- 3 Optionally add an hourly rate to see pay.
Highlights
Overnight shifts
If the end is next day, it rolls past midnight correctly.
Pay estimate
Add an hourly rate to see estimated earnings.
FAQ
What are decimal hours?+
Minutes divided by 60. 30 minutes = 0.5, so 8 h 30 m shows as 8.5.
Does it handle overnight shifts?+
Yes. If the end time is earlier than the start, it treats it as the next day and adds 24 hours.
How is the break applied?+
The break minutes you enter are subtracted from the total worked time.
Related tools
Estimates only; actual pay depends on tax, allowances, and overtime rules. Confirm terms with your employment contract and local law.