Hours & Time Tracking Calculator
Work Hours Calculator
Sum daily and weekly net work hours after subtracting break time, with averages and totals for payroll or timesheet reporting.
What this calculator does
- Built on official FLSA federal labor standards (29 CFR Part 541).
- 100% free, no signup — calculations run instantly in your browser.
- Results include a plain-English interpretation of what the numbers mean.
Daily Hours
Unpaid meal break deducted from each day.
Weekly Hours Summary
Enter daily hours.
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Total net hours this week
Average per scheduled day0
Days worked0
Disclaimer. All results are for reference only and are not professional legal or payroll 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. Short rest breaks of 5–20 minutes are paid; bona fide meal breaks of 30+ minutes are not, provided the employee is fully relieved of duty.
This calculator totals daily and weekly hours with an optional per-day break deduction. The average-per-day figure helps with scheduling and FTE planning.
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. Only bona fide meal breaks of 30+ minutes where the employee is fully relieved are excluded.
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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