⏰ 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.
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.