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⏰ Work Hours Calculator

Calculate work hours, overtime, and payroll hours instantly. Track working hours between dates, calculate total hours worked, and determine payroll periods. Perfect for employees, employers, and payroll management.

Work Hours Calculation

How the Work Hours Calculator Works

The work hours calculator calculates total working hours between two dates based on your work schedule. Here's how it works:

  • Date Range: Enter the start and end dates for the period you want to calculate work hours for.
  • Hours Per Day: Specify how many hours you work per day (default: 8 hours).
  • Work Days: Choose how many days per week you work (5, 6, or 7 days).
  • Holiday Exclusion: Optionally exclude US federal holidays from the calculation.
  • Business Days: The calculator automatically excludes weekends based on your work days setting.
  • Total Hours: Calculates total work hours, including breakdown by weeks and days.

This calculator is essential for payroll processing, time tracking, project planning, and understanding work schedules.

Common Use Cases

💰 Payroll Processing

Calculate total work hours for payroll periods, determine pay amounts, and track employee hours for accurate compensation.

⏱️ Time Tracking

Track work hours for billing clients, project management, and time sheet verification for accurate record-keeping.

📊 Project Planning

Estimate project hours, plan resource allocation, and calculate work schedules for project timelines.

👔 Employee Management

Monitor employee work hours, track attendance, and manage work schedules for HR and management purposes.

💼 Freelance Billing

Calculate billable hours for freelance work, contract projects, and hourly rate billing for accurate invoicing.

📈 Overtime Calculation

Determine overtime hours, calculate premium pay rates, and track hours exceeding standard work weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are work hours calculated?
Work hours are calculated by multiplying the number of work days (excluding weekends and optionally holidays) by the hours per day you specified. The calculator automatically handles weekends based on your work days per week setting.
What if I work part-time or irregular hours?
You can adjust the "Hours Per Day" field to match your actual work schedule. For irregular hours, you may need to calculate each day separately or use an average.
Are holidays automatically excluded?
Holidays are only excluded if you check the "Exclude holidays" option. The calculator uses US federal holidays by default. For other countries or custom holidays, you may need to manually adjust.
Can I calculate overtime hours?
The calculator shows total work hours. For overtime calculation, you'll need to determine hours exceeding your standard work week (typically 40 hours) and apply your overtime rate separately.