Hours Calculator
Find elapsed hours between two times and subtract optional break minutes.
Formula
Elapsed Time = End Time - Start Time
Paid Time = Elapsed Time - Break Time Complete example
From 8:15 AM to 12:45 PM is 4.5 elapsed hours. With a 15 minute break, paid time is 4.25 hours.
When to use this calculator
- Calculate elapsed time between two clock times.
- Check a single shift.
- Convert short work blocks into billable time.
How to interpret the results
Elapsed time includes the whole span. Paid time removes the unpaid break entered.
Common mistakes
- Forgetting that 15 minutes is 0.25 hours.
- Entering a break longer than the shift.
- Treating elapsed time as paid time when breaks are unpaid.
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FAQ
Does this use 12-hour or 24-hour time?
Use 24-hour time, such as 08:15 and 12:45.
Can the result be zero?
No. The shift must have positive paid time after breaks.
Can I use this for non-work time?
Yes. It can calculate any elapsed time between two times.
Disclaimer
TimesheetKit calculators are for general time planning and educational use. They do not replace payroll, tax, accounting, legal, or employer policy guidance.