Tracking work hours and calculating pay is essential for employees and employers in the US and UK. Whether you're calculating pay for a part-time worker or keeping track of your own hours, getting the right total is important for accurate payroll, tax reporting, and time management.
Our free timesheet calculator simplifies this process. Input the start and end times for each day, and the tool will automatically calculate the total hours worked and the total pay based on your hourly rate. It accounts for breaks and supports both 12-hour and 24-hour time formats for ease of use.
How the calculation works
Our timesheet calculator uses a straightforward formula to determine total hours and pay. It subtracts the start time from the end time for each day, adjusts for any breaks or pauses, and aggregates the totals across the input period.
The formula for total hours is: End Time - Start Time - Break Time = Daily Hours. These are then summed to give the total hours for the period. To calculate pay, the tool multiplies the total hours by a user-defined hourly rate.
Breaks are optional inputs and can be added in minutes. The calculator supports both US and UK time formats and ensures compliance with standard payroll practices by accurately converting decimal hours into time-based totals.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the start and end time for each day you want to track.
- Optionally add break times in minutes for each day.
- Input your hourly pay rate if you want to calculate total pay.
- Click 'Calculate' to get your total hours and pay for the period.
- Download or copy the results for your records.