Work Hours

Free Time Card Calculator

Enter the week. See hours, overtime, and estimated gross pay in one clean view.

Example input Mon-Fri 9:00-5:30, 30-minute lunch, $22/hour
Copy result 40.0 paid hours, 0.0 overtime, about $880 gross pay
Watch for Unpaid breaks, overtime threshold, and payroll rounding rules

Weekly time card

Enter each shift for the week, subtract unpaid breaks, and see total hours, overtime hours, and estimated gross pay.

Helps label saved weeks and exports on this device.
Use one day as a template for faster weekly entry.
Batch fill
Copies clock times and breaks from the selected day.
Start with one day
Answer first Open one day, enter clock in, clock out, and unpaid lunch. The weekly total above updates immediately. Add more days only if you need the full week.
Monday 0.00h
Start of this shift.
End time can be after midnight.
Unpaid break time to subtract.
Tuesday 0.00h
Start of this shift.
End time can be after midnight.
Unpaid break time to subtract.
Wednesday 0.00h
Start of this shift.
End time can be after midnight.
Unpaid break time to subtract.
Thursday 0.00h
Start of this shift.
End time can be after midnight.
Unpaid break time to subtract.
Friday 0.00h
Start of this shift.
End time can be after midnight.
Unpaid break time to subtract.
Saturday 0.00h
Start of this shift.
End time can be after midnight.
Unpaid break time to subtract.
Sunday 0.00h
Start of this shift.
End time can be after midnight.
Unpaid break time to subtract.
Used only for gross pay estimates.
Default is weekly overtime over 40 hours.

Enter at least one clock-in and clock-out pair to calculate your weekly time card.

Daily hours 0.00
Weekly total 0.00
Regular hours 0.00
Overtime hours 0.00
Gross pay $0.00
Daily breakdown
Mon: 0.00Tue: 0.00Wed: 0.00Thu: 0.00Fri: 0.00Sat: 0.00Sun: 0.00
Result summary

Your total hours and estimated gross pay will update as you enter shifts.

Review checklist
Saved on this device Not saved yet

Your entries are saved in this browser so you can come back to them on this device.

Result basics How to use and trust this calculator Warnings, formula notes, and result explanation.

Use this result for

A quick check before the official record.

  • Check weekly hours before submitting a timesheet.
  • Estimate regular hours, overtime hours, and gross pay.
  • Compare the estimate with your official time record before making a pay claim.

Search intent

Use this time card calculator when the search starts with hours, overtime, or gross pay.

Most time card searches are not only about adding time. People usually need to know whether breaks, overtime, and weekly gross pay still make sense before they copy the number somewhere official.

Matches searches like

  • free time card calculator
  • weekly hours calculator
  • time card with overtime
  • work hours and gross pay

Before you rely on it

  • Compare the final number with official time records.
  • Check employer rounding and local overtime rules before relying on the estimate.

Quick summary

Before you start, confirm the job this tool is doing.

Best for Work Hours

Estimate weekly hours, regular time, overtime, and gross pay from a simple shift-by-shift timesheet.

Needs first Start, End

Fill these before trusting the result, then use examples if you want to see the calculator in motion.

Main output Weekly Hours

4 workflow transfers can carry this result into another calculator.

Before you trust the result

Common input mistakes for this calculator.

Check these before copying, saving, or sending the result. Small input choices can move hours, pay, PTO, or deadline dates.

CheckLunch entered twice

A common mistake is subtracting lunch in the daily break field and also editing the clock-out time to make the day shorter.

Keep the real clock times, then enter unpaid lunch once in the break minutes field.
CheckWrong AM/PM on a long shift

A shift that suddenly shows 16+ hours is often an AM/PM or overnight entry problem.

Check the start and end period before trusting overtime or gross pay.
CheckGross pay treated as take-home pay

The time card can estimate gross pay, but it does not subtract taxes, benefits, or deductions.

Use the gross result as a payroll math check, then move to a paycheck calculator for take-home estimates.
Formula and assumptions See how this estimate is built

Formula: Daily hours = clock-out - clock-in - unpaid breaks; weekly pay = regular hours × rate + overtime hours × rate × multiplier.

Use the weekly hours as the source number, then review regular and overtime splits before copying the result.

Payroll rounding, split shifts, and local overtime rules can change the official total.

Before you use the weekly total

Enter only complete clock-in and clock-out pairs. If one day is missing an end time, leave it blank until you know the actual time so the weekly total stays easy to review.

For pay questions, compare the result with the time record your employer uses. Taxes, deductions, tips, premiums, and local overtime rules can change the final paycheck.

How the estimate is built

Daily hours = clock-out time minus clock-in time minus unpaid break time. Weekly hours = all daily hours added together. Overtime is the part above your overtime threshold.

Common situations

  • You are checking a full work week before submitting a timesheet.
  • You want to compare regular hours and overtime before payday.
  • You need a saved copy of a week you may edit later.

Result explainer

Read the answer before you act on it.

The calculator updates instantly, but the useful part is knowing what the main number means and what should happen next.

Main result

weekly Hours

Weekly total is the main number to compare with your time record. Daily subtotals help you find the day that changed the total.

Changes when

Inputs change

Start time, end time, unpaid breaks, hourly rate, and overtime threshold shape the final hours and gross pay estimate.

Check separately

Limits

It does not know employer rounding, local wage rules, taxes, deductions, or payroll adjustments.

Examples Examples, setup steps, and reusable result text Sample inputs and copy-ready output.

Copy and continue

Turn the result into a useful note.

Best for timesheets, payroll notes, overtime checks, and shift corrections.

Copy-ready result templates

Copy-ready time card note

Time card result: [weekly hours] paid hours for the week of [date]. Inputs used: [clock-in], [clock-out], [unpaid break minutes].

Payroll review

Please confirm this time card: [summary]. My estimate is [weekly hours] paid hours and [gross pay] gross before taxes.

Spreadsheet row

Result | [weekly hours] paid hours | Assumptions | [clock-in], [clock-out], [unpaid break minutes] | Check | verify against the time record

Before sharing the result

  • Replace every placeholder with your real dates, hours, rate, or balance.
  • Keep the policy assumption visible: lunch, overtime, PTO, deduction, or start-date rule.
  • Use a second scenario when one input could change the decision.
Review result checklist

Next calculator to open

  • Time Card With Lunch Break Calculate weekly work hours with unpaid lunch break deductions, overtime, and gross pay in one view.
  • Decimal Hours Convert hours and minutes into decimal hours for timesheets, payroll, and invoices.
  • Hours Worked Calculate hours worked between a start time and end time, with optional unpaid break minutes.

How to use it

Use this calculator in three quick steps.

The goal is not just to get a number, but to keep enough context to trust or revisit it later.

  1. Enter the week and shifts

    Choose the week start, then add clock-in, clock-out, break minutes, hourly rate, and overtime threshold.

  2. Check daily and weekly totals

    Review daily hours, regular hours, overtime hours, and gross pay before copying or saving the week.

  3. Continue to payroll planning

    Save the week as a plan or carry the weekly hours into overtime pay or biweekly paycheck estimates.

Example setups

Use examples to test the calculator before entering real numbers.

Try a scenarioStandard week

Hourly Rate: 22 · Overtime Threshold: 40 · 5 days filled

Good for checking a normal 5-day week before copying totals.
Try a scenarioOvertime week

Hourly Rate: 24 · Overtime Threshold: 40 · 5 days filled

Use this to see how overtime appears after the weekly threshold.
Try a scenarioFour ten-hour days

Hourly Rate: 26 · Overtime Threshold: 40 · 4 days filled

Use this when the schedule is compressed but still close to 40 hours.

The buttons near the calculator fill these examples instantly. Replace them with your own official hours, dates, pay rates, or balances before acting on the result.

Copy-ready wording

Use a short note when you share the result.

Timesheet note

I calculated this total from clock-in, clock-out, and unpaid break minutes. Please compare it with the official time card before payroll is finalized.

Schedule check

This estimate uses the schedule and break assumptions shown here. If rounding, paid breaks, or overnight rules apply, the final time card may need an adjustment.

Edge caseCheck what the example does not cover

Watch for overnight shifts, unpaid breaks, rounded time, holidays, or custom workweeks before using the result.

Source of truthUse official records before acting

Compare with your timekeeping system, schedule, and payroll rounding policy.

Decision support

Use this result in the right context.

Part of the Work Hours tool cluster.

Question

Choose the right comparison

Is this about time you worked, a date range, or a future deadline?

Unit

Match the units first

Keep the unit consistent: clock times, decimal hours, work days, or business days.

Proof

Check the source of truth

Compare the result with the timesheet, schedule, deadline rule, or calendar policy you actually need to follow.

If this calculator is not the final step, continue with Time Card With Lunch Break, Decimal Hours, Hours Worked.

Specific searches this helps with

Common ways people use this calculator.

time card calculator with overtime after 40 hours

Weekly time card with overtime

Use this when you need regular hours, overtime hours, and gross pay in one weekly review.

calculate two shifts in one workday

Split shift time card

Enter the second shift fields for any day that has a separate clock-in and clock-out pair.

Next steps Result checklist, workflows, and related questions Use after the result looks close.

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Useful next steps for this calculator.

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Result checklist

Common mistakes to catch before you use the result.

How to read the key result

Main number
Weekly total is the main number to compare with your time record. Daily subtotals help you find the day that changed the total.
What changes it
Start time, end time, unpaid breaks, hourly rate, and overtime threshold shape the final hours and gross pay estimate.
What it does not cover
It does not know employer rounding, local wage rules, taxes, deductions, or payroll adjustments.

Result message templates

Turn the calculator output into a clear note.

Replace the brackets with your calculator result before sending, saving, or pasting into a spreadsheet. Keep the assumptions with the number so the result is easier to review later.

Copy-ready time card note

Time card result: [weekly hours] paid hours for the week of [date]. Inputs used: [clock-in], [clock-out], [unpaid break minutes].

Payroll review

Please confirm this time card: [summary]. My estimate is [weekly hours] paid hours and [gross pay] gross before taxes.

Spreadsheet row

Result | [weekly hours] paid hours | Assumptions | [clock-in], [clock-out], [unpaid break minutes] | Check | verify against the time record

Shared note

Time card check for [date range]: [weekly hours] paid hours. I used [start], [end], and [break minutes] unpaid lunch time.

Filled examples

Copy one, then replace the numbers.

Normal week

Week of May 6: 40.0 paid hours, 0.0 overtime. Inputs used: 9:00 AM-5:30 PM, 30-minute unpaid lunch each day.

Overtime week

Week of May 13: 46.5 paid hours, with 6.5 hours over the 40-hour threshold. Please compare with the official time card before payroll closes.

Templates are local text only. Replace bracketed parts and keep the calculator assumptions beside the final number.

Result confidence

Use this result as a planning estimate when the inputs match your real situation. For pay, deadlines, or job decisions, compare it with official records, employer policy, contracts, or local rules before acting on it.

Watch for

  • Subtracting paid breaks as if they were unpaid.
  • Entering a missing clock-out time just to make the week look complete.
  • Treating gross pay as the amount that will appear on a paycheck.

Check before relying on it

  • Confirm each day has the right start time, end time, and unpaid break minutes.
  • Check the overtime threshold before relying on the regular and overtime split.
  • Compare the weekly total with your official timekeeping record.

Common mistakes

  • Forgetting unpaid break minutes
  • Comparing this estimate to rounded payroll totals without checking company rules

What to do next

  • Send weekly hours to overtime pay
  • Save the week as a plan before clearing

What counts as work hours?

For a simple weekly estimate, enter the time you started work, the time you stopped, and the unpaid break minutes for each day. Paid breaks generally should not be subtracted.

Why gross pay may differ

Gross pay does not include taxes, deductions, tips, shift differentials, bonuses, or local overtime rules. Use it as a quick planning number, not a final paycheck.

FAQ Frequently asked questions Short answers for edge cases and common search questions.

User scenario questions

How do I check if a full week is really over 40 paid hours?

Add each day after unpaid breaks are removed, then compare only the paid weekly total with 40 hours. A schedule can show more than 40 hours on site while still producing exactly 40 paid hours.

What should I do if one day has two separate shifts?

Calculate each shift segment separately, add the paid segments for that day, then include the day in the weekly total. Do not count the unpaid gap between split shifts unless your workplace pays it.

Can I copy the result into a payroll question?

Yes, but include the inputs with the total: clock times, break minutes, hourly rate, and any overtime assumption. That makes the question easier for a manager or payroll team to check.

How do I show a time card correction clearly?

Keep the original punch, the corrected time, unpaid break minutes, and the reason for the correction in one note. The total is easier to review when payroll can see exactly which entry changed.

What if my week has both regular shifts and a weekend shift?

Enter every day in the same workweek, then check the paid weekly total before judging overtime. The weekend label matters only if your workplace has a separate premium rule.

How do I calculate a 4/10 schedule without showing overtime?

Enter the four worked days with their actual unpaid breaks, then check the weekly paid total. Four 10-hour paid days can equal 40 hours even though each workday is longer than a standard 8-hour day.

How should I handle an early clock-in on the time card?

Use the paid start time your workplace accepts. Keep the early punch in your notes if it needs review, but do not add it to paid time unless the early work was approved or should be counted.

Can I use this for a flex schedule week?

Yes. Enter each day separately instead of using an average day. Flex schedules are easier to check when every day keeps its own start time, end time, and unpaid break minutes.

What should I enter if I missed a clock-out punch?

Use the approved corrected end time, not a guess. Keep the missing-punch note beside the result so the daily total can be compared with the time clock record or manager correction.

How do I check a rotating schedule?

Enter the exact start, end, and unpaid break for each day in the rotation. Do not use one average day when shift lengths change across the week or pay period.

Frequently asked questions

What does the time card calculator estimate?

It is meant to show daily hours, weekly totals, overtime over 40 hours, and a gross pay estimate from a weekly schedule.

Can I print the results?

Yes. Use the print button to save a copy or keep the result with your own notes.

When should I not rely on this total alone?

Do not rely on it alone when your workplace rounds time, uses split shifts, has different overtime rules, or has missing clock punches. Compare it with the official time record.

Do I need an account to use these tools?

No. You can use the calculators without creating an account or signing in.

Will my numbers be saved automatically?

Some calculators save recent entries in your browser so you can return to them on the same device. Use the clear button if you want to remove saved values.

Are these pages optimized for mobile?

Yes. The layout is mobile-first, keeps the calculator near the top, and avoids heavy decorative sections that would slow down small screens.