How to Calculate Hours Calculator Weekly
What is Hours Calculator Weekly?
A weekly hours calculator totals work hours across a week from daily start and end times, deducting breaks, and computes regular vs overtime pay.
Formula
Total hours = Σ (daily hours); Weekly hours = daily × 7 or sum each day; Overtime = total − 40 (US standard)
- H_day
- Hours worked per day (hours)
- H_week
- Total weekly hours (hours)
- OT
- Overtime hours (hours)
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1Daily hours = End time − Start time − Break duration
- 2Weekly total = Sum of daily hours
- 3Overtime (US): hours over 40/week at 1.5× rate
- 4Overtime (UK): no statutory overtime rate — depends on contract
Worked Examples
Input
Mon–Fri: 9am–5:30pm, 30min lunch break each day
Result
Daily hours: 8h; Weekly total: 40h; No overtime
Frequently Asked Questions
What's considered overtime?
>40 hrs/week in USA (1.5x pay). UK: no set minimum; negotiated per contract. Varies by country and industry.
How do I calculate time worked if start/end times change daily?
Subtract start time from end time for each day. Account for breaks (usually unpaid 30-60 min).
Should I log break time?
Usually not. Unpaid breaks don't count as worked time. Meal breaks typically unpaid; short breaks (15 min) paid.