How to calculate time card
Hours = (Clock out − Clock in − Break) ÷ 60 · Pay = Hours × Rate
Worked example. Hours worked per shift: 8 hours.
Example inputs — Clock in: 09:00; Clock out: 17:30; Unpaid break: 30 min; Hourly rate: $20.00; Days worked like this: 5. Starting values are illustrative.
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From George Guju, founder of Calculyn · Educational calculator guidance, not professional advice.
How it works
Subtract clock-in from clock-out, remove unpaid breaks, and multiply by your hourly rate. Shifts that pass midnight are handled automatically.
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Assumptions & limitations
- Results are rounded for display.
Formula and assumptions reviewed October 2026 by the Calculyn team. How we build our calculators
Frequently asked questions
Does this include overtime?
No — it uses one rate. For time-and-a-half, use the Overtime Calculator.