Time Card Calculator
Calculate your work hours, overtime, breaks, and weekly pay with this easy-to-use time card calculator. Simply enter your start and end times for each day, along with any breaks, and the calculator will compute your total hours, regular hours, overtime hours, and gross pay.
Weekly Summary
Daily Hours Breakdown
Detailed Time Card
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Break | Hours | Overtime |
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About Time Card Calculator
The Time Card Calculator helps you track your work hours and calculate your weekly pay, including regular and overtime hours. It's an essential tool for employees who need to track their time or verify their paychecks, as well as for employers who need to calculate payroll.
How Work Hours Are Calculated
The calculator computes your work hours by subtracting your start time from your end time for each day, then deducting any break time you've taken. The basic formula is:
Daily Hours = (End Time - Start Time) - (Break Minutes / 60)
Where:
- Start Time is when you began working
- End Time is when you stopped working
- Break Minutes is the total time taken for breaks in minutes
Overtime Calculation
Overtime is calculated differently depending on your overtime type:
- After 8 hrs/day: Any hours worked beyond 8 in a single day are considered overtime
- After 40 hrs/week: Any hours worked beyond 40 in the entire week are considered overtime
The overtime rate is typically 1.5 times your regular hourly rate, but this can vary based on your employment agreement or local laws.
Understanding Your Results
The calculator provides several key results:
- Total Hours: The sum of all hours worked during the week
- Regular Hours: Hours worked at your standard rate
- Overtime Hours: Hours worked at your overtime rate
- Regular Pay: Earnings from regular hours (Regular Hours × Hourly Rate)
- Overtime Pay: Earnings from overtime hours (Overtime Hours × Hourly Rate × Overtime Multiplier)
- Gross Pay: Total earnings before deductions (Regular Pay + Overtime Pay)
Legal Considerations
Overtime laws vary by location and employment type. In the United States:
- The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek at a rate of at least 1.5 times the regular rate
- Some states have daily overtime requirements (like California's daily overtime after 8 hours)
- Some employees are exempt from overtime pay requirements
Always check your local labor laws for specific overtime requirements that may apply to your situation.
Limitations
This calculator provides estimates based on the information you provide. Actual pay may differ due to:
- Different overtime rules in your area
- Shift differentials or other special pay rates
- Bonuses, commissions, or other compensation
- Taxes and other deductions
For official payroll calculations, consult with your employer or payroll department.