Calculate hours between two times with break time deduction. Perfect for timesheets, work hours, and payroll calculations.
Calculating hours between two times is essential for timesheets, payroll processing, and project tracking. Our hours calculator simplifies this process by automatically handling time calculations across midnight and converting results to both standard and decimal formats.
Example Calculation:
Start: 8:30 AM, End: 5:15 PM, Break: 30 minutes
Total time: 8 hours 45 minutes
Minus break: 8 hours 15 minutes
Decimal hours: 8.25 hours
Calculate employee work hours for accurate payroll processing. Convert to decimal hours for easy wage calculations and timesheet management.
Track billable hours for client projects, consulting work, or freelance assignments. Essential for accurate invoicing and project budgeting.
Plan employee shifts and calculate total shift hours including breaks. Useful for scheduling and ensuring compliance with labor laws.
Track study hours, workout sessions, or any activity duration. Monitor how you spend your time for better productivity.
Decimal hours simplify payroll calculations by converting hours and minutes into a decimal format. This makes it easier to multiply by hourly rates and perform wage calculations.
| Minutes | Decimal | Minutes | Decimal | Minutes | Decimal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0.00 | 20 | 0.33 | 40 | 0.67 |
| 5 | 0.08 | 25 | 0.42 | 45 | 0.75 |
| 10 | 0.17 | 30 | 0.50 | 50 | 0.83 |
| 15 | 0.25 | 35 | 0.58 | 55 | 0.92 |
Quick Conversion Formula:
Decimal Hours = Minutes ÷ 60
Example: 45 minutes = 45 ÷ 60 = 0.75 hours
Deduct unpaid break time from total hours to ensure accurate payroll calculations. Most jurisdictions require breaks to be unpaid unless the employee is required to work during the break.
When possible, use 24-hour time format (e.g., 17:00 instead of 5:00 PM) to avoid AM/PM confusion and simplify calculations, especially for overnight shifts.
Establish clear rounding rules for time entries. Common practice is to round to the nearest quarter hour (0.25) for payroll purposes, but always follow your organization's policy.
Track regular hours and overtime hours separately, as overtime typically requires different pay rates. Calculate overtime only after accounting for break time.
Double-check calculations for shifts that cross midnight. Ensure the calculator adds 24 hours when the end time is earlier than the start time.
Scenario: Employee works 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch break
Calculation:
Use Case: Standard office work timesheet entry for payroll processing.
Scenario: Security guard works 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM with a 45-minute break
Calculation:
Use Case: Overnight shift calculation with potential night differential pay.
Scenario: Freelancer works 2:15 PM to 6:45 PM with no breaks
Calculation:
Use Case: Billable hours for client invoicing at hourly rate.
Scenario: Nurse works 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM with 1 hour total breaks
Calculation:
Use Case: Long shift calculation with overtime consideration (hours over 8 or 40 weekly).
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