How to use the Hours Worked Calculator

Compute hours between shift start and end, including overnight shifts, with unpaid breaks removed.

Calculation formula

Worked minutes = elapsed minutes between shift start and end (overnight supported) − unpaid break minutes. Decimal hours = worked minutes ÷ 60.

Recommended steps

1. Enter values using the units shown beside each field.
2. Review whether the example assumptions match your situation.
3. Run the calculator and compare the key metrics.
4. Use the source data or official rates when precision matters.

Known limitations

Same start and end time represents zero duration. No payroll laws or overtime rules are assumed.