Guide

Timesheet Template Guide

What to include in a simple timesheet template for daily hours, breaks, totals, and approval.

Core fields

A useful timesheet template includes date, project or employee name, start time, end time, unpaid break, daily total, weekly total, and approval notes.

Make totals visible

Daily and weekly totals reduce review time and make missing entries easier to catch.

Avoid hidden assumptions

Show whether breaks are unpaid and whether totals are rounded.

Timesheets Timesheet Calculator

Add weekly shifts, breaks, overtime threshold, and hourly rate to estimate timesheet totals and gross pay.

 Timesheets Time Card Calculator

Calculate daily and weekly time card totals from clock-in time, clock-out time, breaks, hourly rate, and overtime threshold.

FAQ

Does a template need overtime?

It helps to show overtime if hours are reviewed against a threshold.

Should timesheets include project names?

For contractors and agencies, project names make billing and review easier.