How to calculate paid hours between times
Enter a same-day clock window and any unpaid break.
1
Enter the start time
Use decimal 24-hour time, so 9 means 09:00.
2
Enter the end time
The end must be later than the start for a same-day window.
3
Deduct the break
Unpaid break minutes are removed to give paid hours.
What does this tool do?
For a shift that starts and ends on the same day, paid time is the gap between the clock times minus any unpaid break. Enter times as decimal hours, such as 8.5 for 08:30, and the result is shown in hours and minutes.
The Formula
Paid hours = End time − Start time − Unpaid break minutes ÷ 60Frequently Asked Questions
How do I enter 8:45?
Use 8.75, because 45 minutes is three quarters of an hour. The quarter-hour step makes 8.25, 8.5 and 8.75 easy to select.
Are breaks always deducted?
Only the unpaid break you enter is deducted. Set the figure to zero when the break is paid.