Time Card Calculator

Calculate work hours, overtime, and total pay from your time entries

min

Unpaid break time (lunch, etc.)

Quick presets:

Day Clock In Clock Out Break Hours

Pay Settings (Optional)

hrs

h m

Regular Hours

Overtime Hours

@ ร—

Regular Pay

hrs ร—

Total Pay

Including overtime

๐Ÿ“Š Daily Breakdown

๐Ÿ’ก Decimal Hour Conversion

15 min = 0.25 hrs
30 min = 0.50 hrs
45 min = 0.75 hrs
60 min = 1.00 hrs

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About Time Card Calculator

The Time Card Calculator helps employees and employers accurately track work hours, calculate overtime, and estimate pay. Whether you're managing your own hours or calculating payroll, this tool simplifies time tracking.

How Work Hours Are Calculated

Basic Formula

Total Hours = Clock Out Time - Clock In Time - Break Duration

Overtime Calculation (US Standard)

  • Regular Hours: First 40 hours per week at regular rate
  • Overtime Hours: Hours exceeding 40 per week at 1.5ร— rate (Time and a Half)
  • Double Time: Some states/jobs use 2ร— rate for hours over 12/day or 60/week

Example Calculation

Clock in: 9:00 AM, Clock out: 5:30 PM, 30-min lunch break:

  • Total time: 8.5 hours
  • Less break: 8.5 - 0.5 = 8 hours worked
  • Pay at $20/hour: 8 ร— $20 = $160

Understanding Overtime Pay

Federal Overtime Laws (FLSA)

The Fair Labor Standards Act requires:

  • 1.5ร— pay for hours worked over 40 per week for non-exempt employees
  • No federal requirement for daily overtime

State-Specific Rules

State Daily Overtime Weekly Overtime
California After 8 hrs/day After 40 hrs/week
Alaska After 8 hrs/day After 40 hrs/week
Nevada After 8 hrs/day After 40 hrs/week
Colorado After 12 hrs/day After 40 hrs/week
Most States None After 40 hrs/week

Double Time Rules

Some situations require double time (2ร— pay):

  • California: Hours over 12 in a day, or over 8 on the 7th consecutive day
  • Some union contracts
  • Holiday work policies

Time Card Best Practices

For Employees

  1. Clock in/out accurately: Record exact times, don't round
  2. Track breaks: Document all meal and rest breaks
  3. Keep records: Save copies of your time cards
  4. Report discrepancies: Address any errors promptly

For Employers

  1. Use consistent systems: Electronic time tracking reduces errors
  2. Review regularly: Audit time cards for accuracy
  3. Follow labor laws: Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
  4. Maintain records: Keep time records for at least 3 years

Common Work Schedules

Schedule Hours/Day Days/Week Total Hours
Standard 8 5 40
Extended 10 4 40
Part-time 6 5 30
Part-time 8 3 24

Calculating Decimal Hours

Time cards often use decimal hours for easier calculation:

Minutes Decimal
15 min 0.25
30 min 0.50
45 min 0.75
60 min 1.00

Formula: Decimal Hours = Minutes รท 60

Note: Time tracking requirements vary by location and employment type. Consult your HR department or labor laws for specific requirements. This calculator provides estimates and should not be used as official payroll documentation.

Quick Tips for Accurate Time Tracking

โฐ Be Precise

Record exact clock in/out times, don't round

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Track Breaks

Include all unpaid meal and rest breaks

๐Ÿ“‹ Keep Records

Save your time cards for at least 3 years

โš–๏ธ Know Your Rights

Check state labor laws for overtime rules