Work & Pay tool

Work Hours Calculator

Measure paid work time across a shift, including an unpaid break.

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What this tool helps with

Calculate total work hours from start time, end time and unpaid break length.

Quick start

Enter your values, review the result and use the guide block below for a clearer explanation, example and related tools.

Start time

End time

Unpaid break (minutes)

Paid work hours

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Guide

How work hours are calculated

This calculator works out the time between shift start and end, then subtracts unpaid break minutes. It helps with rota checks, shift planning and timesheet reviews.

Example

Example use case

If a shift runs from 09:00 to 17:30 with a 30 minute unpaid break, paid work time is 8 hours.

Frequently asked questions

Does it work overnight?

Yes. If the end time is earlier than the start time, the calculator treats it as an overnight shift.

Can I remove breaks?

Yes. Set the break field to 0 for total on-site time.

Why use this instead of doing it manually?

It reduces simple time mistakes when checking shifts or hours worked.

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Tool guide

How to use the work hours calculator

Calculate total work hours from start time, end time and unpaid break length. Use this page for a fast estimate, compare a few scenarios, and adjust the inputs until the result matches what you need to decide.

This tool also sits inside the CalcBeacon work and pay cluster. That makes it easier to find from category pages, related tools, and supporting guides when you want to compare options.

When it is usefulUse this tool when you want a fast estimate, want to compare options, or want a clearer answer before moving on.

Common mistakesCheck that your numbers use the same units, avoid leaving key fields blank, and test a second scenario so you can see how sensitive the final result is.

Next useful stepAfter using this page, compare the result with a related calculator or open the guide to check the number in context.

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