Hours Worked FAQ And Help Center
When time entries are messy, people usually ask the same few questions: Did breaks get deducted? Is overtime right? Why does payroll need decimals? This page gives quick answers and points you to the best deep-dive page for each issue.
Quick Answers
How do I calculate paid hours when lunch is unpaid?
Subtract unpaid break minutes from total shift duration. For step-by-step break scenarios, see the breaks page. Go to calculate-work-hours-with-breaks.
What if my shift starts at night and ends in the morning?
Enter actual start and end times. If end time is earlier than start time, treat it as next-day time. Go to overnight-shift-calculator.
How is overtime usually identified in a weekly timesheet?
In many weekly payroll contexts, paid hours above 40 are treated as overtime. Go to overtime-calculator.
Why are my hours shown in both hh:mm and decimal?
hh:mm is easier to read; decimal is easier for payroll multiplication by hourly rate. Go to hours-to-decimal-conversion.
What is the difference between time card cleanup and payroll prep?
Time card cleanup fixes daily punches. Payroll prep validates weekly totals and readiness for export. Go to payroll-hours-calculator.
Can I estimate gross pay from my hours?
Yes. Multiply regular and overtime hours by your rate to estimate gross pay. Go to pay-calculator-hourly.
Can I use this for biweekly payroll periods?
Yes. Validate each week separately, then combine both weeks for the payroll period. Go to weekly-timesheet-calculator.
What page should I start with if I am completely new?
Start with the main calculator hub, then move into guides based on your exact task. Go to how-to-calculate-work-hours.
My weekly total looks wrong. What should I check first?
Check missed punches, break minutes, and overnight entries before recalculating weekly totals. Go to time-card-calculator.
Which page helps before I send hours to payroll?
Use the payroll-focused page to validate weekly regular/overtime totals and gross-pay readiness. Go to payroll-hours-calculator.
How To Pick The Right Page
If your problem is daily punch accuracy, start with the time card calculator. If your problem is weekly payroll submission, start with the payroll hours calculator. If your issue is conversion format for exports, use the hours-to-decimal conversion page.
Quick Paths By Role
Employee: Start at main calculator -> check overtime on overtime calculator.
Manager: Clean entries on time card calculator -> verify weekly totals on weekly timesheet calculator.
Payroll: Validate totals on payroll hours calculator -> convert formats on hours-to-decimal conversion.