How to Calculate Work Hours
Work Hours = (Clock Out − Clock In) − Break Time
Enter your start and end times for each day along with any break duration. The calculator automatically sums your weekly hours and determines overtime based on a 40-hour threshold (customizable).
Overtime Rules
- Federal (FLSA): Overtime kicks in after 40 hours/week at 1.5× regular rate
- California: Daily overtime after 8 hours; double time after 12 hours
- Some states have additional overtime rules — check your state's labor laws
Frequently Asked Questions
Do breaks count as work hours? Unpaid breaks (typically 30+ minutes) are deducted. Short rest breaks (5-20 minutes) are usually paid and counted as work time under FLSA.
How is overtime calculated? Federal law requires 1.5× your regular rate for hours over 40/week. This calculator uses that standard but you can adjust the threshold.