How to use the Time Card Calculator
The time card calculator totals a week of in and out times and works out pay including overtime.
Open the Time Card Calculator →
What you need to enter
- Mon in
- Mon out
- Tue in
- Tue out
- Wed in
- Wed out
- Thu in
- Thu out
- Fri in
- Fri out
- Daily unpaid break (min)
- Hourly rate ($)
The formula
Daily hours = out − in − break. Overtime is hours over 40 at 1.5× the rate.
Worked example
Using the default values in the calculator:
- Mon in: 09:00
- Mon out: 17:00
- Tue in: 09:00
- Tue out: 17:00
- Wed in: 09:00
- Wed out: 17:00
- Thu in: 09:00
- Thu out: 17:00
- Fri in: 09:00
- Fri out: 17:00
- Daily unpaid break (min): 30
- Hourly rate ($): 18
| Total hours | 37.5 |
| Days worked | 5 |
| Gross pay | $675.00 |
| Overtime hours (over 40) | 0 |
Tips for better results
- Leave a day blank if you did not work.
- Check your local overtime rules.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Entering the wrong break length.
- Assuming overtime rules are the same everywhere.
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