What this calculator does

  • Built on official FLSA federal labor standards (29 CFR Part 541, effective May 15, 2026).
  • Results include a plain-English interpretation of what the numbers mean for your situation.
  • All math happens locally — your data never leaves your device.

Daily Hours

Unpaid meal break deducted from each day.

Weekly Hours Summary

Enter daily hours.
Disclaimer. All results are for educational estimation only and are not professional financial, legal, or tax advice. Calculations reflect the FLSA rule restored May 15, 2026 (29 CFR Part 541). State rules may impose stricter requirements.

How this calculation works

"Hours worked" under FLSA includes all time an employee is required to be on duty, on the employer's premises, or at a prescribed workplace.

This calculator totals daily and weekly hours with an optional per-day break deduction.

How this Work Hours Calculator works — 2026 guide

"Hours worked" under the FLSA includes all time you are suffered or permitted to work — and that definition is broader than most people think. Short rest breaks of 5–20 minutes count and must be paid; only bona fide meal breaks of 30+ minutes, where you are completely relieved of duty, can be unpaid. This 2026 work hours calculator totals your daily and weekly hours, subtracts an optional break per day, and shows the weekly total that feeds your timesheet or paycheck.

How to use it in 3 steps

  1. Enter your clock-in and clock-out time (or hours) for each day of the workweek.
  2. Optionally add an unpaid break per day — the calculator deducts it from worked time.
  3. Read your daily hours, weekly total, and a 40-hour overtime flag if you cross the FLSA threshold.

Who this is for

Hourly employees building a timesheet, managers tracking a team's hours, and anyone double-checking a paycheck. Read the [what counts as working hours guide](/blog/what-counts-as-working-hours/), the [best ways to track work hours guide](/blog/best-ways-to-track-work-hours/), and the [work hours with lunch break guide](/blog/how-to-calculate-work-hours-with-lunch-break-deductions/) for the rules behind the numbers.

Data sources & authoritative references

This calculator is built on official U.S. rules and published statistics. Key sources:

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as "hours worked" under FLSA?
Any time the employee is suffered or permitted to work — including short breaks (5–20 minutes) — counts as hours worked and must be paid.
Should travel time be counted?
Ordinary home-to-work commute is not counted. Travel between job sites during the workday is counted as hours worked under FLSA.

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Data Sources & Fact-Checking Methodology

✓ Audited for 2026 Tax Year
  • Standard formulas Amortization, compound interest, and retirement projection equations per finance practice.
  • Public reference rates Savings/investment assumptions stated as planning estimates; no live market rates.
  • Internal editorial Calculators reviewed by the AllMoneyCalc editorial team before publication.
🛡️ Editorial Audit & Fact-Checking Standards

All calculations are independently vetted by credentialed practitioners (IRS Enrolled Agent & CFA) against statutory primary sources: 26 U.S. Code § 1(j) (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act rates), IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32, 29 CFR Part 541 (FLSA labor rules), and CFPB Regulation Z. Models undergo continuous automated verification against synthetic test cases.

Last comprehensive audit: October 2026 · Scheduled re-audit: Monthly · Open Data JSON (CC BY 4.0)
📚 Academic & Media Citation (APA 7th Edition)
AllMoneyCalc Research Board. (2026). Federal Income Tax, Payroll & Personal Finance Calculation Engine (2026 ed.). AllMoneyCalc. https://allmoneycalc.com

Methodology and citations are maintained by the AllMoneyCalc editorial board. Educational tools only; verify specific personal filing situations with a qualified tax professional.

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