How to deduct breaks from a shift
Enter the shift total and each break type.
1
Enter the shift length
Use the total time on shift, including breaks.
2
Add unpaid minutes
Enter the combined unpaid meal or rest break.
3
Check paid hours
Paid breaks stay in the total; only unpaid time is removed.
What does this tool do?
A shift total usually includes meal and rest breaks, but only some of that time is paid. Enter the shift length and the break minutes to see payable hours and the share of the shift taken by breaks.
The Formula
Paid hours = Hours on shift − Unpaid break minutes ÷ 60Frequently Asked Questions
Are paid breaks included in paid time?
Yes. Only the unpaid break figure is deducted, so paid breaks remain part of paid time.
What if my break is split into several parts?
Add the unpaid portions together and enter the total. The calculation does not need each break separately.