Subtract unpaid breaks
Paid minutes equal the full shift span minus the unpaid break you enter.
shift span − unpaid break = paid time
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A free time card calculator for real-world shifts.
Add real shifts, subtract unpaid breaks, handle overnight work, and see weekly or biweekly hours and gross pay across different jobs and rates.
Stays in this browserNo work inputs are submitted.Minute-based mathRound money only at the final total.Useful before paydayKeep official records as the source of truth.
Transparent math
Know what the total means.
The calculator keeps time math simple and visible. It is a personal estimate, not payroll, tax, or legal advice.
Carry overnight work forward
If clock-out is earlier than clock-in, the shift ends on the next day.
10:30 PM → 6:15 AM = 7h 45mConvert minutes correctly
Minutes are divided by 60, so 30 minutes becomes 0.50—not 0.30.
7h 30m = 7.50 hoursEstimate each rate separately
Every shift keeps its own job and hourly rate before the totals are added.
paid hours × hourly rate = gross estimateTime card calculator FAQ
Straight answers before you calculate.
Understand the estimate, protect your privacy, and know when to check an official timecard or pay statement.
Is this a free time card calculator?
Yes. You can calculate weekly or biweekly hours, unpaid breaks, overnight shifts, decimal hours, and estimated gross pay without creating an account.
How does the calculator handle an overnight shift?
When clock-out is earlier than clock-in, the calculator treats clock-out as the following day. For example, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM is an eight-hour span before breaks.
Are meal breaks included in paid hours?
Only the unpaid break minutes you enter are subtracted. If a break is paid, leave those minutes out of the unpaid-break field.
Can it estimate overtime and gross pay?
Yes. Add hourly rates for a gross-pay estimate and optionally turn on a weekly overtime threshold and multiplier. Rules vary by worker and location, so compare the estimate with official payroll records.
Does EarnTrace save the shifts I enter here?
No. This web calculator performs its math in your browser and does not submit or store the shift details you enter. Use the iPhone app when you want to keep an ongoing personal record.
Can I calculate hours for multiple jobs?
Yes. Give each shift a job or client name and its own hourly rate. The result keeps a separate subtotal for every job before combining the full period.
A calculator for today. A record for every payday.
Use this page for a quick check. Use EarnTrace on iPhone when you want every job, rate, break, pay period, and export to stay organized over time.