The Hours Calculator helps you calculate total hours worked, track time across multiple days, and calculate earnings including overtime pay. Perfect for employees, freelancers, and employers.
Common Use Cases
- Weekly Timesheet: Track hours worked each day of the week
- Payroll Calculation: Calculate gross pay with overtime
- Billing: Calculate billable hours for clients
- Project Tracking: Track time spent on different projects
- Compliance: Ensure labor law compliance with overtime rules
Overtime Rules (U.S.)
- Federal Law: Overtime at 1.5× after 40 hours/week (FLSA)
- Daily Overtime: Some states require OT after 8 hours/day
- Double Time: California requires 2× after 12 hours/day
- Exempt vs Non-Exempt: Only non-exempt employees get overtime
Tips for Accurate Tracking
- Clock In/Out: Record exact start and end times
- Track Breaks: Deduct unpaid break time
- Round Properly: Follow company rounding policies
- Daily Notes: Add notes for any time adjustments
- Review Weekly: Check totals before payroll submission