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How the calculation works
- 1 Time between start and end = end − start. If the end is earlier than the start, the shift crosses midnight and 24 hours are added.
- 2 Time worked = time between start and end − break.
- 3 Decimal hours = minutes worked ÷ 60: 7 h 45 min = 7.75. Use them to multiply by an hourly rate.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate the hours between 9:00 and 18:00?
From 9:00 to 18:00 is 9 hours. With a one-hour break, the time worked is 8 hours.
How does the calculator handle night shifts?
If the end time is earlier than the start time, it assumes the shift ends the next day. For example, 22:00 to 06:00 is 8 hours.
Why show decimal hours?
Payroll usually multiplies hours by a rate, and for that the minutes must become decimals: 7 h 45 min is 7.75 hours, not 7.45.
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